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Bridging the housing gap during difficult times

The APA Adoption Center established the Safe Care: Housing Program in 2020 when the COVID-19 Pandemic increased the risk of homelessness for many people. Today, the Safe Care: Housing Program continues to help families and pets stay together during times of housing instability.

To ensure that every family member, including pets, has shelter, the Safe Care: Housing Program works with area shelters and social service agencies to provide temporary care for pets of individuals and families facing homelessness.

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Pet owners must have a referring case manager or be working with an agency that provides housing assistance.
  • Arrangements for dropping off a pet must be scheduled in advance.
  • Pets must be spayed/neutered; if a pet has not been altered, the APA will provide this at no cost.

AS PART OF THE SAFE CARE: HOUSING PROGRAM, THE APA PROVIDES:

  • Food
  • Vaccinations
  • Flea/Tick/Heartworm Preventatives
  • Spay/Neuter Surgery
  • Temporary housing for animals for 2 months

Due to capacity limitations, we are only able to serve pets 25 pounds or less and who currently reside in St. Louis County. Individuals who receive a referral from a social services organization will be prioritized. 

For more information, call 314-645-4610 ext. 167 or email us using the form below.

Safe Care Housing Inquiry
Program requirements and policies
Are you seeking housing for your pets because you need medical care such as hospitalization or rehabilitation?
If yes, the APA does not provide housing for pet owners who need care for their pets because they are seeking medical treatment. Contact Clare's House (314) 878-1565 https://www.clareshousestl.org/
Are you experiencing housing instability due to domestic violence?
If yes → please fill out the application here: https://apamo.org/wellness/safe-care/
First
Last
Are you currently homeless?
Before seeking help for my housing crisis, I resided in

Unfortunately, we cannot assist residents outside of St. Louis City or County.

I prefer to be contacted by (select all that apply)
Are you working with a housing advocate?
This can be an agency, shelter, social worker, or counselor.
I give permission for APA to contact my social service provider(s) or case manager, if needed, to verify eligibility.
Will you be able to reclaim your pet(s) in a 2-month time period?
The APA's Safe Care Program is time limited. Pet owners who need longer than 2 months of pet care may need to consider surrendering their pet(s).  To surrender your pet to the APA, please fill out the application at this link: https://apamo.org/resource-center/surrendering-a-pet/

Pet 1 information

Type
My first pet weighs:
Sex
The APA can only house animals 25 lbs. or under for Safe Care: Housing Crisis Support. Pets will be weighed at intake. Pets weighing more than 25 lbs. will not be eligible for housing, but other support may be available. 
Spayed/neutered?
My pet can easily be handled by strangers.

Pet 2 information

Type
Sex
My second pet weighs:
The APA can only house animals 25 lbs. or under for Safe Care: Housing Crisis Support. Pets will be weighed at intake. Pets weighing more than 25 lbs. will not be eligible for housing, but other support may be available. 
The APA can only house animals 25 lbs. or under for Safe Care: Housing Crisis Support. Pets will be weighed at intake. Pets weighing more than 25 lbs. will not be eligible for housing, but other support may be available. 
Spayed/neutered?
My pet can easily be handled by strangers.

Pet 3 information

Type
Sex
My third pet weighs:
The APA can only house animals 25 lbs. or under for Safe Care: Housing Crisis Support. Pets will be weighed at intake. Pets weighing more than 25 lbs. will not be eligible for housing, but other support may be available. 
The APA can only house animals 25 lbs. or under for Safe Care: Housing Crisis Support. Pets will be weighed at intake. Pets weighing more than 25 lbs. will not be eligible for housing, but other support may be available. 
I have read and understand this requirement
Spayed/neutered?
My pet can easily be handled by strangers.
Were any of the pets above adopted at the APA?
How did you hear about this program?