Natalie Partenheimer

Founded in 1922, the Animal Protective Association of Missouri is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond.

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APA Laces Up for 6th Annual 5K

Spring is in the air, and that means it's time to dust off those running shoes and start stretching- the Fast and the Furriest...

Community Activism Saves Abused Dog

If you spent time on any of the major social media sites yesterday, chances are you saw the animal abuse video from St. Louis...

APA Enters Adult Education with Animal Welfare Certificate Program at STLCC

The Animal Protective Association is taking its humane education program to a higher level...of education, that is. This month, the APA begins its second semester...

APA Moves Forward on Building Renovation

It's official: The APA will remodel the front end of its building beginning in early February. Last week, the City of Brentwood cleared the way...

APA Welcomes New Canine Residents Through Dog Transfer Program

To help increase placement rates at neighboring animal shelters, the APA is transferring dogs to its own kennels. In the past 8 weeks, 43...

APA’s longest-staying residents get new ‘leash’ on life

Adoptions of long-term shelter dogs skyrocket in the first half of January. "Lonely Hearts Club" residents cancel their memberships and head to new homes....

Happy New Year from the APA!

From start to finish, 2013 was a great year at the APA! Through the Monsanto Grow St. Louis contest, we won new glass kennels for...

8 Unique Pet Gift Ideas from the APA

Christmas is fast approaching, and you may still be searching for that special something for Fluffy or Fido. Don't worry- the APA has you...

David Backes-signed Tees Benefit the Animal Protective Association

Scratching your head over what to give the Blues fan who has it all? Score one for the holidays by bidding on exclusive David...

Winter Pet Tips from the APA

Sleet and snow are a sure sign that winter has arrived. It's a good time to remember that, even with their fur coats, pets...

Thanksgiving Dos and Don’ts for Pets

The smells of Thanksgiving will be in many houses this Thursday, and people aren't the only ones to find those savory scents irresistible. Pets...

APA Partners with Switch for “Ugly Holiday Sweater Tee” Promotion

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, and there’s no better way to show it than with Ugly Holiday Sweater Tees. For a third year,...

November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month

Older dogs make wonderful companions, but they are often overlooked in favor of puppies. This month the APA is celebrating our older residents and...

Animal Protective Association offers holiday cards and cookbook

Ring in the spirit of the season with APA holiday cards! With beautiful, custom-designed artwork by artist Laura Jackson, they make the perfect greeting...

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