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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Living with Pet Allergies

This time of year, the APA receives a lot of calls and a lot of animals due to allergies. Helping keep an animal with...

APA celebrates new lobby

Around 200 people stopped by the APA Adoption Center last night for an open house showcasing the remodeled work the shelter recently completed. Guests...

Helping Victims of Domestic Abuse and their Pets

Victims of domestic abuse are often left to wonder what to do with pets when they leave their abuser. Escaping an abusive home is...

8 Great Reasons to Adopt An Older Pet

This Valentine's Day, consider opening your heart to an older pet. Older pets make excellent companions, and are often better suited to busy lifestyles...

APA Receives $15,000 Grant for Its Pet Transfer Program

The Petfinder Foundation shows support for the APA’s innovative adoption program. The APA’s Pet Transfer Program began very simply: the APA had extra kennel...

APA Rings in the New Year with New Hours of Operation

Beginning January 4, the APA Adoption Center will be open 7 days a week. To give adoptable pets additional time each week to find...

APA Lobby Open and Ready for Business

In time for the rush of holiday adoptions, the APA's remodeled front lobby is open and receiving visitors. After a lot of work and...

Thanksgiving Dos and Don’ts from the APA

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...

Cold Weather Pet Tips from the APA

Snowflakes are a sure sign that winter is on its way. It's a good time to remember that, even with their fur coats, pets...

“Meet the Real Me” Campaign Works to Improve Perceptions of Shelter Pets

Dozens of animal welfare groups have banned together with Purina to promote pet adoption in the St. Louis region. In a national study on...

St. Louis-themed Halloween Pet Costumes

If you’re giving your pets a little flair this holiday, why not have some hometown pride, too? Here are 6 costume ideas for dressing...

Q&A with Jennifer Blome

It's been six months since Jennifer Blome left her desk at NewsChannel 5 to become the Director of Humane Education at the APA. She sat down to...

APA’s Canine Carnival Is Coming Back to Town

Be a part of the carnival where the dogs play the games and win the prizes! What: APA's Canine Carnival Where: Tilles Park (9551 Litzsinger...

APA Celebrates Its Own STL 250

Last December, the APA embarked on an ambitious project to help reduce euthanasia in our area by transferring pets to our own Adoption Center. When the...

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