Lumi & Alexa, united January, 12 2018
Adoption is only the beginning
We’re known for placing pets in loving homes. And we’re proud to be a reliable resource for all who need us. And we recognize that our work is not finished when a match is made.
The APA is dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education, and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond.
To support this vision, we’ve adopted the tenets of a socially conscious animal welfare organization. That means we balance our commitment to animals with the St. Louis community, and consider the impact of our programs on the lives of both humans and pets.
While we’re proud that 5,000 animals found homes through the APA last year, we’re also proud to continue supporting those families through spay and neuter operations, classroom initiatives, senior services, an on-site clinic, and many more programs. Each is designed to help people and pets bring out the best in each other for years to come.
So Far This Year (updated 05.01.2023):
Our Partners
Helping pets in need requires a variety of resources
We are grateful to our partners for supporting our mission to ensure every animal receives the care and love it deserves.
Our Story
Historically speaking, we've always been about improving the future
On a summer day in 1922, a woman witnessed a man beating his horse outside of Webster Groves City Hall. Immediately, she demanded to know who handles matters of animal cruelty.
After contemplating the right course of action, a dutiful clerk suggested, “You might take the matter to Mrs. Ella Megginson. She’s always helping the animals.”
His suggestion was of little help, for she was Mrs. Ella Megginson.
From that moment, Mrs. Megginson made up her mind to stand up for the animals in need of an advocate. With a group of her friends and a generous $500 donation from Mrs. Harry F. Knight, Mrs. Megginson bought a truck and launched what was then known as the Humane Society of Saint Louis County.
Her group worked to prevent animal cruelty and eventually opened a shelter at 1802 Hanley, across the street from the modern-day APA Adoption Center.
Since then, we’ve changed names and expanded our mission to include adoption, wellness, and education.
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There are many ways to donate
Beyond adoption, there are many ways to help people and pets bring out the best in each other.