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This year has been quite the year indeed. Despite the obvious challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued helping pets in need, finding homes for several thousand pets – 2,980 (and counting!) to be exact. We also helped keep people and pets together, distributing over 10,000 lbs. of pet food to families who are…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to the APA
The APA is 98 years old, and we’re celebrating all year. Check back regularly for the latest events and activities. Updated 11.10.20 98th Birthday Cocktail Hour October 23, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The APA Adoption Center invites you to join in the celebration of the APA’s 98 years of bringing people and pets together…
Read MoreAPA to Assist Pets and Families Facing Eviction or Foreclosure
PRESS RELEASE – JULY 24, 2020 As millions of households face eviction or foreclosure, the APA is keeping pets and people together through fostering and resource support. A nationwide eviction crisis is anticipated as enhanced unemployment benefits and eviction moratoriums draw to a close in the coming week, with several million households possibly being displaced.…
Read MoreThe Roblee Foundation Supports SafeCare
We are pleased to announce that the Roblee Foundation has awarded a grant to the APA in support of our SafeCare program, a pet assistance program for victims of domestic violence. SafeCare, the first and only program of its kind in the St. Louis area, began in 1998 to assist those leaving abusive homes. This program provides…
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