St. Louis County seeks volunteers

St. Louis County animal shelter launches new volunteer pilot program amid 'mass euthanasia' controversy
The St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Adoption Center is trying to turn a new page. After officially resuming operations last week, the county is bringing in new staff and starting a volunteer pilot program.
St. Louis County seeks volunteers as it retakes control of Olivette animal shelter
Kennels within the St. Louis County animal shelter sit empty and the halls are silent as county officials retake control of the once-troubled animal shelter
Olivette animal shelter reopens under St. Louis County control
A page has turned at the St. Louis County Animal Shelter in Olivette, which is newly named the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Adoption Center.
St. Louis County opens applications for Animal Shelter Volunteer Pilot Program
A new chapter is beginning at the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Shelter (ACC) in Olivette. The county has launched a Pilot Volunteer Program, designed to enhance animal welfare and promote responsible pet ownership.
St. Louis County said there was no euthanasia plan at shelter. But there was.
A health department staffer did write such a transition plan, according to records obtained by the Post-Dispatch. The plan calls for "shelter wide" euthanasia.
St. Louis County reassumes control of animal shelter from APA
St. Louis County took back operations of its animal shelter in Olivette on Feb. 21 as the Animal Protective Association (APA) concluded its contract. A statement from the APA said
APA hands over keys to county for Olivette animal shelter
APA turned over the keys to St. Louis County for its Olivette animal shelter Friday.  APA officials said they had a very busy week when preparing for the end of operations at the Olivette
St. Louis County opens animal shelter volunteer applications
The application comes as the county prepares to take back operations of the shelter from the Animal Protective Association on Friday.
Louisa County Animal Shelter at critical capacity, offering free adoptions
The Louisa County Animal Shelter is at a "critically full capacity" as of Tuesday, with leadership now offering free adoptions to try and make more space.
St. Louis County animal shelter revamps operations
St. Louis County animal shelter launches new volunteer pilot program amid 'mass euthanasia' controversy. Author: ksdk.com . Published: 5:12 PM CST February 24, 2025
Volunteers are 'optimistic' after St. Louis County takes over animal shelter
"Every question we have asked has been answered honestly," said Dale Shuter, a longtime shelter volunteer who has previously criticized county operations.
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'Shelterwide euthanasia' plan for county pound was covered up, lawsuit claims; Page refutes as 'wild accusations'
"Dr. Cunningham has never considered shelterwide euthanasia at the animal shelter as part of taking back operations later this month," the county executive said.
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'From the bottom of our hearts, thank you': Last adoptable pet leaves the building at Olivette shelter
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — As of 6 p.m. Friday, St. Louis County has officially resumed operations of its Olivette animal shelter. Hours before the deadline, the Animal Protection ...