Animal Protective Association of Missouri
Non-profit OrganizationsMissouri, United States51-200 Employees
The Animal Protective Association of Missouri is a non-profit, open-admission animal shelter based in St. Louis, founded in 1922. In 2023, employees recognized the organization as a Top Workplace. It operates independently of other animal welfare groups and provides a range of services aimed at strengthening the human–animal bond, including pet adoption, a low-cost veterinary clinic open to the public, domestic violence pet assistance, humane education, and lost-and-found pet support. The organization serves individuals and families seeking to adopt, pet owners needing affordable veterinary care, and communities interested in humane education and lost-pet reunification, all within the St. Louis area. In 2026, APA Adoption Center announced partnerships with St. Louis University and the University of Missouri–St. Louis to prepare the next generation of compassionate professionals and broaden its impact.