Changing Perceptions

At the APA, we are working diligently to

change those perceptions. Even though they

don’t have a place to call home yet, our pets

are not sad. They are not

damaged, defective or sick.

They are happy, healthy,

adoptable pets who receive

top-notch care from staff

and volunteers.

From daily enrichment activities,

such as frozen peanut butter

Kongs® for the dogs and cat-

nip-filled toys for the cats, to

individualized attention and a

good, steady diet, you can see

the pets look and feel great.

The APA is currently

showcasing our pets

and our mission in a

happy, positive way.

We are taking better

photographs of

adoptable pets,

writing upbeat bios

on the animals and incorporating

social media in our outreach efforts.

We hope that by changing perceptions

we can increase adoptions, continue

to bring people and pets together

and eliminate the negative stereotypes

of shelters and shelter pets. •

How do you feel when you see images of homeless pets behind kennel

bars? Does your heart break when you see their pitiful eyes? As animal

lovers, those pictures are hard for us to see too, and we’ve discovered that it

does not help pets get adopted. Instead, it gives people the false perceptions

that shelters are sad, dreary and depressing places to be.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Letter from the Director ....................................

Improvements to the Cat Room....................

Investing ....................................................................

Promoting Shelter Pets & Adoption ............

Events..............................................................

Special Gifts ................................................

Harry & Hanley Art Project..............................

It’s Easy to Help! ..................................................

OUR MISSION

The Animal Protective Association

of Missouri is a not-for-profit organization

dedicated to bringing people and pets

together, advancing humane education

and creating programs beneficial to the

human/animal bond. The association

provides the following services to

the community:

• adoption

• shelter and care for unwanted or

abandoned animals

• spay/neuter for all adopted animals

• lost and found assistance

• microchip identification for all

adopted animals

• stray rehabilitation

• community education and

outreach through

— school presentation programs

— “PetReach” animal assisted

activities

— Domestic Violence Pet Assistance

— support for humane legislation

— volunteer opportunities

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Letter from the DirectorSHELTER & OFFICE1705 South Hanley RoadSt. Louis, MO 63144Phone: (314) 645-4610 Fax: (314) 645-3292Email: info@apamo.orgWebsite: www.apamo.org

ADOPTION HOURSMonday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CLINIC HOURSMonday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

No appointment necessaryClosed daily from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBrad Bishop, President

David Zeigler, Vice President

Greg Gutzler, Secretary

Jon Jouris, Treasurer

Maureen Bettman

Carla Felumb

Steve Harrison

Charles Hoessle

George Horn

ADMINISTRATIVESTAFFSteve Kaufman, Executive Director

Denise Dietsch, DVM, Director of Veterinary Clinic

Michelle Kodner, Humane EducationCoordinator

Eileen Musial, Associate Director ofDevelopment

Delray Nichols, Director of InformationSystems and Technology

Rhett Nicks, Volunteer Manager

Lisa Pearse, RVT, Veterinary Technician

Sandy Peters, Director of Development

Julie Pickering, Adoption Supervisor

Robin Wood, Special Events Coordinator

The APA is

often asked

to speak to local

civic organizations

about what we do.

I really enjoy

speaking with

these groups

because they give

me such a great

perspective on the

current viewpoint of the modern pet owner.

In the last year I have visited with Rotary

Clubs, Kiwanis’ Clubs, religious organizations

of all faiths, even college and high school

community service groups. It is always so

much fun to talk to these groups and hear

the stories of how pets have affected their

lives. The meetings usually run long, and in

the end, no one cares. The members stay

late, telling stories and reliving memories of

their best friends of here and past. None of

the standard barriers such as race, religion

or politics ever comes into play when talking

about pets. It is the universal friend-maker.

The consistent theme among the members is

that they all express great support for what

we do, but so few of them actually adopted

their pet from a shelter. While the perception

of our mission seems to be very positive, with

support crossing all the traditional barriers

that seem to prevent other agendas from

succeeding, the fact still remains that

less than 20% of all owned dogs and cats come from animal shelters.

Shelter pets are too often represented in the

media as unhealthy or behaviorally unsound.

These images fuel the negative perceptions

and hinder our ability to place these pets into

new homes.

It is time to start changing that perception.

As supporters of the APA, you know that all of

our pets for adoption are friendly, healthy and

just looking for a little love and commitment.

They arrived here by no choice of their own,

and they can only find a home if you give

them a voice. Summer is upon us and we are

once again bursting at the seams with dogs,

cats, kittens and puppies. If you cannot

provide a home for one of our homeless,

then please provide a voice for our voiceless.

Help us spread the message that shelter

pets make GREAT companions. They need

you now more than ever! •

Sincerely,

Steve Kaufman

Executive Director

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ADVISORY BOARD

Annie Castellano

Joni Lewis

Dr. Mabel Purkerson

Kate Sackett

Tim Swank

Diane Lacey

John McGinty

Martin Schweig

Joseph Sivewright

“The fact stillremains thatless than

20%of all owned dogs and cats come fr omanimal shelters .”

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Now in its third summer of use, the APA’s

PerPETual Motion Dog Parkcontinues to be one of the most exciting

improvements the APA has made to our

facility. Our volunteers and staff spend hours

every day working with our canines in this off-

leash environment to assure that they are well

exercised, well trained, and well mannered.

Potential adopters also love using our park to

allow their current pet to meet their future

new best friend in a neutral environment. All

of these features are important resources in

our ability to place our dogs into permanent,

loving homes. Need more proof of how well it

works? In 2011, less than 1% of all canines

adopted from the APA were returned!

This summer we were thrilled that the employees

at Swank Motion Pictures assisted in

adding 5 tons of pea gravel to re-grade our

play areas. We were also excited about the

lighting, ceiling fan, and electrical outlets

donated to our gazebo by Mid-America

Electric. Pet-friendly companies play

an important role in our success!

As with all physical improvements to the

APA, this too was a product of the huge

hearts of our pet-loving community. This

park was built entirely through donations

from the Gutzler family, the Peters family,

the Jouris Family Foundation and our

friends at Nestle Purina Pet Care! Future

additions include covered areas in the

exercise pens, adding a water source to

allow for sprinklers on hot days, and

additional agility equipment. If you would

like to learn about donating to this or

other exciting projects at the APA, please

contact Eileen Musial at eileen@apamo.orgor at 314-645-4610 x115. •

Dog Park

Swank Motion Picture employees volunteering

At the APA, we are always looking for

ways to improve our adoption areas.

We want our pets to feel comfortable

in their space and to have as much fun as

possible. Recently, we have made improvements

in the cat room and the changes have made a

huge difference!

With help from the M.L. ShannahanFoundation and John LeigersConstruction we built a "cat walk" that

extends the entire length of the cat room.

Our feline friends can climb stairs, gaze out

windows, perch on ledges and nap on shelves.

They love it!

While they still have access to plenty of food, water

and litterboxes, the cats are able to interact with

everyone who enters the room. They are able to

show potential adopters their personalities, which

increases their chances for a speedy adoption!

It’s already proven to be a success – several

cats that had been long-term residents have

been adopted because they won over visitors.

Maybe one day we will let them all run free!

Just kitten. •

Mews From the Catwalk

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That’s hundreds and

hundreds of dog and

cat years.

Amazing.

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MISS ION The Animal Protective Association of Missouri a non-profit

organization that is dedicated to bringing people and pets

together, advancing humane education and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond.

The Animal ProtectiveAssociation of Missouriwas founded in 1922.

Currently provides services to over 10,000at-risk and abandoned

animals annually in the St. Louis

metropolitan region.

Animals come to us froma range of situations,

including abuse, neglect,abandonment and a lack

of proper education onresponsible pet ownership.

Animals come from allgeographic locationsacross the Metro area

including, but not limitedto - St Louis City, St. Louis

County, St. CharlesCounty and Illinois.

Services Offered

Hope for HomelessAbandoned, stray andhomeless animals arereceived each day by

the APA. All animals areevaluated individually

and every effort is madeto find a loving and permanent home.

Lost and FoundThe APA reunites

hundreds of lost animalswith their owners each

year through tags,microchip information,

newspaper searches andstllostpets.org.

Veterinary Clinic The APA Veterinary Clinic

provides routine careincluding vaccinations,heartworm medicationand flea treatment at a

reduced rate.

Education andOutreach

The APA provides programs that include:

Humane education,“PetReach” AnimalAssisted Activities,

Domestic Violence PetAssistance and Humane

Legislation Advocacy.Adoption

VolunteerOpportunities

The Future

The APA of Missouri is looking to a future filled withadvancing our technology and educational programs.With your help we will be able to complete our buildingrenovation which includes a remodeled front lobby,updated visiting rooms and a more spacious clinic.Our Educational Room will be expanded with greatertechnology to reach more kids and adults than everbefore with messages of kindness, safety and animalwelfare. No other shelter in the St. Louis area devotes

so much time and effort to strengthening thehuman/animal bond. Having these fundswould allow us to grow our Domestic ViolencePet Assistance program and our PetREACHanimal-assisted activities, it would allowus to reach more at-risk children andteens, offer counseling for pet owners and implement more programs tohelp pet owners in times of crisis.

Background

Investing in Bringing

People and Pets Together

Pics of the Litter

When the Clayton-based marketing and

advertising firm Brighton Agency told us

they wanted to help find homes for the dogs

who had been at the APA the longest, we were

thrilled! Working with professional photographer

Lynn Terry, 15 dogs got the star treatment.

Lynn’s photographs of the dogs were featured

on a website created by Brighton staffers to

highlight the dogs’ best traits. The campaign

was a huge success. All 15 dogs got adopted!

Home Game PSA

Rams Offensive Lineman Rodger Saffold may

look tough, but he’s really quite a softy when it

comes to pets! Last fall, Rodger filmed a Public

Service Announcement for the APA promoting

pet adoption. You can see the video and the

hilarious outtakes on our website:

www.apamo.org.

Pooches in the Ballpark

This was the fourth year the APA has participated

in Pooches in the Ballpark. The event, which is

sponsored by Nestle Purina and Schnucks,

allows ticket holders in a specific section to bring

their dog to a baseball game. We were on-hand

with adoptable pets who, before the game, were

escorted to the field where they played with

Cardinals’ players. Photographs were taken and

displayed during the game.

Magic House

On Saturday, March 3, The Magic House in

Kirkwood invited the APA to lend a “paw” at the

Grand Opening of their brand new Pet Clinic for

kids. We rolled up to the event with adoptable pets

on Homeward Bound, our mobile adoption unit.

The APA Humane Education Department provided

activities for the kids including microscopes for

learning about parasites and proper pet care,

and a giant board game about dog safety.

Three APA animals found their

forever homes that day, and

hundreds of kids learned about

the wonderful world of pets.

Thanks to The Magic House for

including us in this special day!

Cardinals/Cubs Rivalry Went to the Dogs

Recently the APA

challenged the

Anti-Cruelty Society

of Chicago to a

friendly rivalry. We

wanted to know

which city had the most love for shelter pets,

and asked everyone to show their loyalties by

donating to our organizations. The stakes were

high; the loosing shelter would be forced to name

its next 9 stray or unnamed pets after the winning

team’s starting lineup. It turns out St. Louis loves

its shelter pets most! We raised the most amount

of money, and it was great seeing pictures of

dogs in Chicago named Yadier Molina, Matt

Holiday and David Freese! •

It’s been an exciting year at

the APA! Here are just a few

ways we continued our

mission while shining a positive light

on shelter pets!

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Rams Offensive Lineman Rodger Saffoldwith Director Jay Kelley at APAÕs petadoption PSA filming

Fans meet our pets as they enter Busch Stadium

Rodger andPopeye review

their script

Promoting Shelter Pets and the Adoption Option!

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Thank you in advance for considering a

partnership with the APA and assisting in our

mission to help animals in the St. Louis area.

Being a sponsor of one of these events not

only supports our organization but provides

the following benefits to organizations

and corporations:

• Shaping consumer attitudes. Often

organizations are looking to improve

how they are perceived by their target

demographic. By sponsoring an event, the

sponsor can potentially influence the buying

attitudes of the guests and increase sales.

• Networking opportunity. Not only do

sponsors have the opportunity to build

awareness of their brand through effective

event sponsorship but the events also

provide a great networking occasion

for businesses.

• Creating positive publicity. Most events

achieve a lot of publicity, which is beneficial

for sponsors as they too are mentioned in

editorial and listings. They may also appear

in photos/images used for post event

coverage. This will also achieve visibility as

a good community citizen.

• Heightening visibility. Through all the

publicity; pre and post event, as well as

displays of logos and specific involvement

during the event, sponsors brand will not

be forgotten.

• Sales. The overall purpose of sponsoring

any event is to increase business and drive

sales of sponsor’s products and/or services.

For more information please contact:

Eileen Musial @ 314-645-4610 ext.115 or

eileen@apamo.org

Sponsoring Events

The Animal Protective Association is so appreciative of all its

sponsors for our three major events we host throughout the year.

The Canine Carnival, Fast & Furriest Run and 1 Mile Walk and

Trivia Night allow us to continue our work of bringing people and pets together.

Washington Middle School

7th Grade Service Learning Project

Admission is Free!

Where the dogsplay the games

and win the prizes!”

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Thanks to our sponsors who help to keep the APA Canine Carnival a FREE-admission event:

Canine Carnival gets bigger and better each year! To help us continue this tradition, and keep it a free-admission event, please consider becoming a sponsor of the APA Canine Carnival.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

VENDOR BOOTHS, DOG CONTESTS, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, ADOPTABLE PETS… AND MORE!

11:00am - 3:00pm • Tilles Park in Ladue • 9551 Litzsinger Road 63124

For more information & updates visit www.apamo.org

Save the date for the APA’s 5 th Annual

Save the Date!

for the APA’s 7 th Annual

Trivia Night in July, 2013

Enjoy a fun and challenging game of trivia, silent auction, raffle, and more! •

APA Trivia Night

furriest racefurriest race

Join usJoin us

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Save the date for the APA’s 5 th AnnualFast and the Furriest 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk on

Sunday, April 28, 2013

at Tower Grove Park.

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Join us

This event includes a professionally-timed 5K Run, as well as a leisurely

1 Mile Walk. Fun activities for kids, too! •

with or

without your dog for the

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HONORS AND MEMORIALS

The Animal Protective Association of Missouri gratefully acknowledges these special gifts of $50 and above

from individuals, corporations and organizations received through July 1, 2012. Thank You for your

generous gift to the animals! If you would like more information about these or other giving

opportunities, please contact the Development Department at (314) 645-4610 ext. 115.

BertMs. Carol J. Evans Andy BettmanRiley BieneHenry & Joyce Harschburger BingoMs. Ann C. Brown BirdieMs. Sally Albers BiscuitMr. Randy Brown (2) BitsyMiss Ann J. Taylor Blanca & WinnieDrs. Dan & Susan Luedke BlazeJudy & Lois Bollinger Bob DogMs. Frances Beezley O.C. BoileauMs. Nan E. Boileau BootsieDan & Diana Clark Dante - Our Sweet Boy5/15/99 - 2/28/11Glenn & Margie Gilcrest Honor of Austin, Memory of BoyAnonymousDavid Charles BradfordMr. Scott A. Rombach

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In Loving Memory ofVirginia Hayes

Bill & Glenna Lacey

In Memory of Toby Lopez

Frank & Mayne Lopez

In Memory of Nathaniel Durfee

Mrs. Rodman Durfee

In Honor of Murphy Yatkeman

Your Friends

In Memory of Robert John ElmoreRon, Beth, Sean, Chris, Natalie,

Ty & Marilyn McLean

In Memory of Louise M. Nuccio

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Nuccio

In Memory of Randolph Wilson

APA Staff

IN MEMORY OF:

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Ms. Mary Bridget Thurman, Ms. Carmela V. Wise, Ms. Ellen Ferrara Bencard, Ms. Deborah S. Siegel, Ms. Elizabeth M. Jones, Ms. Jennifer Feucht, Ms. Deborah S. Sigel, Ms. Maria Oexeman

The Yatkeman FamilyMr. & Mrs. Donald A. Yatkeman

In Memory of Charles V. Nuccio

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In Memory of My Best Buddy TIMON

Mr. Donald L. Granger

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Introducing an interactive lost and found pet

website. From the site you can view lost pets in

area shelters and report lost pets.

You can also find lost and found resources and

learn about microchipping. Check it out!

STL Lost Pets

Get a Mixed-

Breed DNA Test

from the APA

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People always want to know more about their dogs:

The answers may lie in his DNA. You can purchase a Wisdom PanelTM Insights Dog

DNA Test from the APA at the discounted price

of $60. Just collect a sample from inside your

dog’s cheek with the included swabs. Mail the

swab in a postage-paid envelope to Wisdom Panel

and learn your dog’s ancestry in three weeks!

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Dr. Frances Horvath NoodlesLinda Anderson, Larry McMahon & Bob Will Lisa Oakey GalleMr. & Mrs. John McPheeters Elizabeth Oakey GalleMr. & Mrs. LawrenceChapmanOllie & GrayboyMs. Sharon Dugan OreoBill, Kelly, Angela, Stephanie& Ryan Woods Honor of Otto Memory of MaggieMrs. Lisa K.J. McDonald Our cat Bucko - 11 1/2

years oldMrs. Bettye Isbell Angel & Schmusi, Our precious pussesLiz & Dick Johnson Matthew Pathenos USMCAnonymous PearlJennifer & Bruce MacKenzie PeeteeJohn & Pam Barr

Molly PfeiferHarry & Sally Pfeifer Poco Penny MoonbeamChris & Rich Brewer Robert PolzinMs. Delores M. Tuegel PuddinAndy & Patricia Baldridge PupperMr. Glenn E. Detrick QuincyMs. Diane L. Weber RalphMs. Michele Pitman Ramason 1965 to 1980Mr. Richard Radford (2) RamboDave & Debbie Nausley Mary Frances RandMs. Leslie McKinney Ratty & CincoMs. Christine Bertelson Herman & Mark ReineckeMs. Dorothy L. Reinecke Marie & James RhodesRobt & Mary Palank RhytonLiz Johnson RileyMs. Maryanne B. Clark (2) Al RingkampMs. Jane Otto RockyMiss Carole E. Lutzi Macy Boo Boo RodriguezMonsanto friends Richard G. RoseMs. Pattye Rose Richard RoseHeather & Brian DeFilippis RoxieMr. Matthew Stack RoxyMs. Julie Beattie Ruckus, an APA dogMs. Sylvia I. Striebeck RufusMs. Carolyn I. Duggin Rufus-My Dog for 17 yearsMs. Carolyn I. Duggin SabrinaJohn & Dianne Berendzen SadieMr. J. Brownstone Patsy, Strudel, Weenie,Sadie Snuggles, Snickers,Donut & MaggieMr. & Mrs. Robert C. Magraw SamKaren & Richard Kohler SammieKatie & Bill Sackett Samson & PopperTom & Shirley DeGeare (2) Sara LeeMs. Laura J. Prather SashaMs. Mary Lou Chipongian SassyMs. Claudia A. Shugert

SassyMs. Tracy Rochow Byerly Jim ScaliseAnalee & Dennis Parker, Tim &family, Tammy & family, Tim& Kim,Greg, Danny & familySchmusiMs. Tambra S. Whitley & the Boyz Edna SchoknechtMs. Marilyn J. Bollmeier Mr. James L. Schwab, Jr.Mrs. James L. Schwab (2) ScooterMs. Dorothy E. Acord (2) ScrawnyMr. William A. Hyde ScruffyMildred Richters ScruffyMr. Jim Miles SebastianMom & Dad ShamrockCynthia & Steve Cunningham Ally & Einstein ShanksBetsy & Doug Domoto ShebaMs. Tracy Rochow Byerly ShebaMrs. Jack Truesdell Gerald SiegelJewish Community Center ofGreater Baltimore Enterprise Bank & Trust Silver & MugsMs. Cynthia S. Sherrill Larry SmithMs. Nancy Bischan Kushi Solomon forMother’s DayDr. Vinita Solomon SophieMrs. Noreen K. de Monte Squeaky, Murphy, Fox & RavenMichael & Jo Ellen Thelen Squiggles & ArwenMs. Alice H. Turk John StuertzKaren & Nick May Robert StumpfMs. Holly F. Stumpf SunnyMs. Joanne E. Leightner Sweet OllieMs. Andrea M. Rothbart Sweet Pea, my catMs. Janet A. Fortune Sweetheart Angel & OnieMr. & Mrs. George E. Smith T. J. 1985-1998Mr. Richard Radford T.C.Ms. Theresa M. Layton TaraMr. Len Alfeld TassoMs. Janice M. Meredith

Teddy, Angel & SmokieDiane & Brian Fleetwood Roni TeichSusan & Mike Damico Veronica TeichAnonymous Mary Jane ThamanCarla & Terrance Felumb ThumperMr. & Mrs. Scott E. Bahno TinkerbellMarilyn Feldman TobyMr. Timothy L. Head Toby, Cinnamon &ButtercupDr. Joyce E. Woolsey Toi Toi 1935-1949Mr. Richard Radford TonyCasey Ellis TuckerJohn & Dee Wharton Mary Alice TurnerMrs. Eugene H. Buder Mr. William W. Stewart Danna McKitrick, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Kip J. Bilderback Patricia & Joseph RotiAndy & Iva Youkilis andSimon & Debbie Igielnik Elmer UtheMilt & Marilyn Reinert Sauni Van Pelt FinneranMr. Michael T. Finneran Marianne M. VigusHeather & Brian Bernstein Mike VogesBruce & Trish Williams Christina Walker - 1st

anniversary of her death10/4/10Ms. Doris I. Wiemann Oliver WeberMrs. Teryl Ann Weber Webs AbbyMs. Ellen V. Barrios Whiskers & FlufferKeith & Dotty Paul John W. WhiteAnonymous Sampson WhitleyValerie & Jim Gerst WhytieMr. & Mrs. Gary Ujka Barbara Lee WilliamsMs. Melodie Klenke WillieMr. Charles Dean Mueller Randolph A. WilsonMr. & Mrs. Robert ThomasonJr., Mr. & Mrs. RobertThomason Sr. & Terri Wall John & Pam Barr Ms. Edith Wilson Mr. Michael Bryant Michael & Janet Lehmann,

& Dennis B. Wilson Jim & Nancy Russom WimbledonMs. Janet Rice Forsman Karl & George, Our MostWonderful Pet FriendsPhil & Judy Bolian Fannie Mae WoodruffConnie & Dave Beaman Woody & LouieBill & Jean Hardin Virginia WorkmanMs. Joanne R. Merker Donald A. YatkemanMs. Patricia Elliott Proof Advertising Patrick & Tracy McKay Your Beloved PetTherapist Section from Gentiva Mama YzermansMs. Amy Caruanno-Yzermans ZekeDavid & Margot Drew Zoey, a beloved APA dogJay, Carol & Angela Truesdale

5 GrandsonsMs. Annette J. Raye Annie, adopted from APA9 years agoMr. & Mrs. Richard J.Autenrieth APA StaffMs. JoAnn Stephan Figaro Short APA Staff & VetsMs. Bonnie Cartwright APA Staff & VolunteersMrs. Coreen G. Motard Mary J. ArcherBarbara & Bob Via AslanMr. Carl R. Niermann Athena, Hilton & SnickersMrs. Dorothy Diehl Nancy BakerJohn & Lisa Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Dudley L. Baker Anonymous Mrs. Shirley BardenheierPark Lane Association Lucy BarnaMrs. Donna Barna Carol M. Barnum, Phd.Dr. Barbara M. Barnum Dave & Connie BeamanMr. Jim Beaman Wedding Guests ofBecky & Josh HibbitsBecky & Josh Hibbits BellaMr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Botz

HONORS AND MEMORIALS CONTINUED

IN HONOR OF:

Norman, a 12 year old Pug, and his 10 year

old friend Audrey, were dropped off at the

APA together and went home together just a

week later! Their new owner came in looking

for one, but fell in love with both. Norman and

Audrey are now running around their new

condo in Florissant! Mom says they act just

like puppies. Old and young, purebred

and mixed, the APA is sure to

have a new friend (or two!)

to warm your heart.

Pug Adoption

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Daisy, Rosie, Zeus &Bella RoddenMr. & Mrs. Timothy A. RoddenStray Black Dog withfour white socksTom & Susan Sontag BlazeMs. Carol Meagher Oliver C. BoileauMs. Nan E. Boileau Mr. & Mrs. Jon BomzeMs. Caryn Carlie Boots & LucyRyan & Maureen Carson Brentwood AnimalHospitalMr. & Mrs. W. Todd Terry Phyllis BrissendenMr. & Mrs. Jon N. Hagar BrodieDavid & Beth Orwick Casper - APA adoption01/10Lisa & Jim Gibbar Max CeccariniThe Shields family Gail ChandlerLiz & Eric Baumgarth Coco & Chanel, APA petsMr. & Mrs. John Johans Charles Barley & Baxter HopsJim & Jackie Levey The Midnight ShiftChemistry StaffMs. Debbie Nolan Alice ClarkThe Kiehl family Alice Clark for a ‘Speedy Recovery’Ms. Carolyn Callen Cody, Mocha & KonaJeremy & Carrie Bell Tom CongerMs. Barbara Richards Cooper - Our APA BeagleSteve & Nancy Busch CrissyMr. Charles Dean Mueller Ron & Sue DellbringgeMs. Joan Dellbringge Maximus DenneyJohansenMr. Ryan Denney Dr. Denise Dietsch, outstanding savior to animalsMr. & Mrs. Werner F.Grunbaum Sasha DigmanMs. Jo Ann Digman Helen Doyle & LuckyMs. Katharine Doyle Rasch Anonymous DulcieAnonymous

Bailey Baker DupreyMs. Kim Duprey Ginny & Jim EckhoffMr. & Mrs. Roger Koch Diana EdwardsPepe & Terry Finn Jonathan S. Grove For ChristmasMs. Nancy H. Grove FrostyMrs. Alice Nouhan Garrett N. Fugate’s‘Graduation from KU’Yaya & Kiki GeorgeMs. Kathryn Vehe Rose GladneyMs. Eve McNew Jean GoetzGlen & Carolyn Cotta Lauryn Greer’s BirthdayMs. Lauryn Greer Sandi GryderMs. Bonnie Cartwright Gypsy Rose LeeChris & Rich Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hanley& CodyMary & Bob Schwartz Chrissy HansenMr. William Hansen Christina HansenMs. Joyce Inman Happy Birthday Lee & KristiDiane & Bill Lacey Maxwell Harris Good’sBirthdayMr. & Mrs. Robert A. Good Harvey the PugCliff & Denise Williams J HayesMr. Christopher Hayes Ian Redmount & Hisako MatsuoEsther & Harry Phoebe HorvathMeghan Horvath & Dustin Endicott Hudson’s 6th BirthdayEmily & Nathan Kyser Caitlin Immer’s 7th

BirthdayMs. Julie A. Immer IndependenceMr. Donald J. Kaufman Jackie, his 20th Birthday04/01Mr. William J. Krueger JadeMs. Jeanette A. Goldstein JakeM. T. & Catherine Amjad JakeEd & Judy Adams Jana LeeTom & Annette Duckworth

Jerred & KatelinThe Killoren family JoJo & Lucky LuMary & Fred Grimm JoshuaMr. Philip Shook Lucas Kelly’s BirthdayMr. Jay Kelly Violet KendallNeal & Kathleen Kendall KeraRose & Lou Murray Diane LaceyMr. & Mrs. James G. Berges Hattie Mae LaRosaMr. Thomas LaRosa Lexi’s recoveryDr. Jessie L. Ternberg Lily Bug & Lyla BearMs. Allison E. Ritchey Lucky and Lucy (APA Alumni)Mr. John W. Brase MaddyMs. Lisa Bernhard Maggie, Lucy, Katie & MaxMs. Mary C. Slater (2) Judy Magraw-Thank You!Mr. Ralph A. Wilson Peggy S. ManganaroMr. Charles Dean Mueller Mason Ridge ElementaryService ProjectMason Ridge ElementaryBrownie Troop 888 Marsden Family ChristmasMs. Kathy A. Marsden Dr. Shannon McCollough,in gratitudeSt. Louis Pet Clinic, Inc. Maggie McLaughlinMs. Linda G. Constanti Jerry MeeseyMr. & Mrs. Jon N. Hagar MildredMildred Richters Kristen MitchellMs. Camille Roberts MollyMs. Donna Shoff Molly - adopted from APA04/2010Ms. Donna Shoff (2) My cats Hazel and BusterSteve & Janna Ford Rosanne NaunheimThe Medical Package Nyssa & TurloughTom & Mary Merrifield OlaMr. Charles Dean Mueller Our New BusinessMs. Mary J. Massey Peaches & MuffieMr. Stephen C. Vetter Peanut & SpankyMr. & Mrs. Robert C. MagrawSofia PerryMs. Kay Rogers

Sandy PetersSuzy Grote Mr. & Mrs. Spencer B. Burke Cindy & Sandy PetersMr. & Mrs. John B. Biggs Dr. & Mrs. Philip G. GeorgeSandy Peters’ BirthdayMr. & Mrs. Charles N. McAlpinThe Peters FamilyMr. & Mrs. Robert O. AppletonRoy PfautchAnn & Gene Mackey PhoenixMs. Tracey Elbein PoogletBeau Davenport & Magaret EaschesKatie RichmannHope United Church of Christ Riley, my DoggieMs. Maureen McCarthy Anna Leigh RobsonUncle Steve & Uncle Phil Rosie & SammyMr. Andrew Domjan Niloufar RudisDavid Rudis RupertTom & Michi Muchisky (2) Rusty & LizzieMr. & Mrs. William E.Thompson Kate Sackett - Thank You!Fran Reither SchatzieMs. Carolyn Bopp Lawrence SchimermanMs. Luci Short Mary SchmidtDad Pam SchmidtUUM Teachers UUM Preschool Teachers Martin Schweig, Jr.Ms. Joan Butcher Charles & Jennifer Clark Tigger ScireMs. Kelly S. Tyberendt Sydney Singer’s Bat MitzvahJimmy, Sydney & Dylan Giacin Mr. & Mrs. James N. Guirl Suzanne, Gordon & Carrie Phillips Natalie Chayet Stacy & Greg Siwak Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Singer Bill & Liz Arnold Ms. Isabelle Tynes Jacob Platin Caitlin Chambers Grace Guirl Mr. Will Vogel Isabella Fox Ms. Lauren Handy Chris Hanson Ms. Peggy Howard Ms. Gwyneth McDonald Peggy Rianhard Evan & Courtney Buxner Joe & Nicole DiMartini

Ms. Genavieve Fikes Sarah Olsen Dominic Proctor Adam Gurley Ms. Monica S. Roy Ms. Emma Dubinsky & family Bill & Darlene Dutton Chris & Kathy Allen Bill & Julie Holland Ms. Mariya Lyubenova-Ivanova Mr. & Mrs. Guy B. Knapp Ms. Mary B. MacDonald Ms. Nan Nelson Parrish Angela & Robert Ryerson Nicola & Scott Stern Peaches Blank SkyMs. Cynthia Marfisi (2) Nancy SmithMr. Scott Smith (2) Kristyn C. SmithDr. Donna Lee Cartwright Smudge & NuggetDr. Susan R. Parsons SophiaJohn & Trudy Arnot Spot’s adoptionMs. Denise L. Scheibal JoAnn Stephan’s BirthdayMs. Nancy H. Grove SugarMr. & Mrs. Arnold F.Kaufman (2) SunnyBill & Jerry Lenox Ms. Frankie Nappier Tawny-Our First 2/9/85 to11/1/97Glenn & Margie Gilcrest The Albright FamilyEdward & Susan Bertram The Birthday of myDaughterGenie Thoma Tambra Whitley & The BoyzLiz & Dick Johnson The Pine Ave Kitty CrewMs. Susan K. Ryan The Thomas FamilyMs. Joanne Thomas

TillieMs. Beth Sime TroyMs. The Esser family Truffles & BrieMr. Bruno J. Sonnino (2) Viola (adopted from APA 06/10)Bob & Kim Parker Savannah Viragh’s 13th BirthdayMs. Savannah Viragh Cherylle WarneckeSigma-Aldrich Corp. J. Coleman WeberMs. Doris P. Johnston Adrienne WelchMr. David Hovsepian Natasha Danielle WellsMs. Julie Dubman Maddelyn, Ethann, &Emma WhaleyMs. Claire Whaley Wiggie, Penny, Rufus & BanditMr. & Mrs. Herbert G.Kleyboecker Ozzy, Lucy, Barney and WillieAnonymous James & Janet Wilson’s16th Wedding AnniversaryJerry & Kerry Goldstein WinstonDave & Debbie Nausley Benjamin Yaffee’s BarMitzvahBrian & Stephanie Yaffee Wayne & Laura Yaffee &Family The Portnoy- Muellers Dubin & Steinbaum family Pam & Chaz ZahnMr. James Meady Ms. Mona K. Copeland Ms. Mary F. Fahey Mr. Bobby Gryzmala

The APA offers a low-cost veterinary clinic open

to the public. Bring your pet for basic medical

care such as vaccinations, flea and tick

preventative and microchipping. Appointments

are not necessary. Call 314-645-4610 x118or check out apamo.org for more information.

Vet Clinic

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Launching spring of 2013 and on display

throughout the St. Louis area, these sculptures

consist of 10 dogs (Hanley) and 10 cats (Harry)

designed by local artists and installed in

prominent locations. This

amazing opportunity

to work with Harry Weber

will not only bring

awareness about

animal welfare but

will beautify our

community and help

send the message of

the adoption option!

A partnershipbetween localsponsors and artists

will transform this publicart project into reality. Weare looking to corporationsand individuals to give back to the community in a

creative way and to help raise money for theAnimal Protective Association. It also is an

opportunity for people in our community to take action. We hopepeople will view the sculptures, visit

our website and learn about petadoption and responsiblepet ownership. Any awareness we raise withthis project will help our

broader goal of promotinganimal welfare. For more information please contactEileen Musial @ 314-645-4610 ext. 115or eileen@apamo.org. •

Harry & Hanley Art Project

Measuring 4 feet tall and donning a coat

designed by local artists rather than fur,

we are fortunate to be working with

Harry Weber on a spectacular public art project. We

will launch these incredible one of a kind pieces of art as

part of celebrating our 90th year of bringing people and

pets together.

World-renowned sculptor Harry Weber adds finishing touches

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We ar e looking to corporationsand individuals to give

back to the community

in a cr eative way and

to help raisemoney for the Animal

Pr otective Association.

It also is an oppor tunity

for people in our community

to take action .”

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• Make a cash donation

• Make a donation from your IRA or

Qualified Retirement Plan. An IRA, company

pension, profit sharing plan, 401(k), Keogh or tax

sheltered annuity. This is an attractive asset to leave

to the APA because such an asset may otherwise

be subject to both income and estate taxes.

• Make a donation of stock, real estate or

a vehicle.

• Create a gift annuity with a donation of

$10,000 or more. In exchange for a gift to the

APA, the APA agrees to pay you and/or another

person a lifetime, fixed income on a regular basis

that is partially nontaxable.

• Bequests

To make a gift to the APA, please visit our secure online site at www.apamo.org or return the provided

envelope in this newsletter. For more information on donations please contact Steve Kaufman, Executive

Director of the APA at 314-645-4610 or stevek@apamo.org.

Making a gift to the APA will help all the wonderful animals we

adopt out every day. Here’s some of the ways you can participate: