Dew is a 2-year-old cat who came to the Animal Protective Association of Missouri as a stray in July 2011. How sad that her family never came to find her! Dew is a very sweet and affectionate cat. She would like nothing more than to lounge on the couch with her people. She also really enjoys playing with cat nip toys.  As always, the adoption fee for cats is "Pick Your Price." All cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccinations, tested for feline leukemia and given flea preventative.  If you would like to meet Dew or any of the wonderful pets for adoption at the Animal …

Readers of this site are very familiar with the mission of the Animal Protective Association of Missouri. Each week, the Brentwood-based nonprofit spotlights an adoptable pet on the site. That's part of the organization's goal to give homes to otherwise-homeless animals. Many of the animals have been lost or abandoned. In 2011*, the organization found homes for more than 2,000 animals. Last year, the organization also: Went through $50,000 worth of dog and cat food Logged more than 10,000 hours of service from 280 volunteers Educated more than 4,600 children and adults through the human …

This adorable kitten is Benny. He is a 2-month-old fuzzy brown tabby. Benny came to the Animal Protective Association of Missouri as a stray. He is very grateful to have a warm place to stay. Benny loves to cuddle. He purrs non-stop when he is getting attention. But, Benny also loves to play. He is a wonderful kitten who will bring so much joy to his new family. If you are considering adopting a kitten for the holidays, be sure to remember that adding a pet to your family is a big decision. Make sure the time is right and that everyone in the family is ready for the responsibility.

This is Kaycos, a 1-year-old lab and boxer mix. She is hoping that she will find her forever home in time for the holidays. Kaycos has a wonderful personality. She enjoys playing and gets along well with other dogs but she also enjoys lounging around the house with her people. Kaycos seems to be housetrained and loves everyone she meets. She was featured on television last week and she had several phone calls but no one came to adopt her. She must be waiting for just the right person... is it you? If you would like to meet Kaycos or any of the wonderful pets for adoption at the Animal …

Buster is a 7-year-old Border collie mix. He hopes to have a new home for the holidays. Will it be with you? Buster is very friendly and enjoys playing with children. He loves to run in the yard and have a good time but he is also laid back. He just wants to be with people. He is housetrained and well-behaved. Buster is a great dog! If you would like to meet Buster or any of the wonderful pets for adoption at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, visit us at 1705 S. Hanley Road in Brentwood or go to www.apamo.org.

Vanilla is a flame point Siamese mix kitty. She has beautiful blue eyes and her personality is so sweet that she's just like puddin'! Vanilla gets along well with dogs but prefers to be the only feline in the house. She is lovable and enjoys cuddling with her people. Don't forget: the adoption fee for all cats is "Pick Your Price!"  This is a great time to add a feline to your family! If you would like to meet Vanilla or any of the wonderful pets for adoption at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, visit us at 1705 S. Hanley Road in Brentwood or go to www.apamo.org.

Meet Quincy, this week's featured pet for adoption. He is a 5-year-old Dachshund Bichon mix who has a wonderful personality. He enjoys playing with doggy toys and he thinks soft, squeaky ones are the best. Quincy gets along great with other dogs and he likes children. He loves attention and wants to be near people all the time. Because he is 5 years old, his adoption fee is reduced to just $75. He is up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. Quincy is ready to find his forever home! If you would like to meet Quincy or any of the wonderful pets for adoption at the Animal …

Gus is a 4-year-old black cat that has been at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri since September. While he can be a little shy at first, he is a wonderful cat who bonds with people very quickly.  Gus enjoys cuddling but he is also content finding a good hiding place to take his long cat naps. He gets along well with other cats and uses his litterbox. The adoption fee for cats at the APA is "Pick Your Price." They are all up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped and tested for feline leukemia. If you would like to meet Gus or any of the wonderful pets for …

Look at that face! How can you resist? Pepper is a wonderful dog and it is hard for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri staff and volunteers to understand why she has been at the shelter for so long. Pepper came to the APA in early July. She is a fantastic dog who loves everyone she meets. She enjoys playing with other dogs and she gets along great with children. Pepper is housetrained, likes to sleep in her crate and is only a year and a half old. She has been spayed, microchipped and is current on her vaccinations. If you have room in your heart for this sweet gal, come visit her …

Junie is a 1-year-old calico cat who came to the Animal Protective Association of Missouri in September. She has a wonderful personality and will make a great addition to any home. Junie is sweet, cuddly and affectionate. She loves to snuggle up for long cat naps.  Junie gets along well with other cats and adapts well to new situations. If you would like to meet Junie or any of the wonderful pets for adoption at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, visit us at 1705 S. Hanley Road in Brentwood or go to www.apamo.org.

Just like his Sesame Street namesake, Grover is a lovable, furry guy. He has quite a personality but he wants everyone to know that he is not The Monster at the End of This Book! Grover is a 1-year-old Labrador retriever. He is full of energy and loves to have fun. He seems to be housetrained and he gets along well with dogs and cats. Grover will make a wonderful companion for an active household. He is sure to bring lots of smiles to his new family. If you are interested in adopting Grover, or any of the pets at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, visit apamo.org for more …

Paul is a 6-month-old brown tiger kitten. He has been at the APA since early September and he is eager to meet his new family. Paul is playful and fun. His favorite game is chasing crinkle balls, and he loves to sleep in the bathroom sink. This guy is full of character and will truly make a wonderful companion. Paul has been neutered, given his vaccinations, tested for feline leukemia and microchipped. Plus, the adoption fee for all cats is "Pick Your Price!"  Come visit him today! If you are interested in adopting Paul, or any of the pets at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, …

Anya is an 8-year-old Rottweiler mix who is a laid back, mellow gal. She is looking for a home to spend her twilight years. Anya adores children and is wonderful with them. She gets along well with other dogs and doesn't mind sharing her home with cats. Throughout the month of October, the adoption fee for dogs 2 years and older is "Pick Your Price."  Why not give this sweet girl the home she deserves? If you are interested in adopting Anya, or any of the pets at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, visit apamo.org for more information.

Spencer is a 1-year-old brown tabby who has been at the APA since July. He is a large kitty who has an even bigger heart. Spencer loves his kitty brother but would be okay if they were adopted into different families.  Spencer loves to play and gets along with other cats. He also loves people and is very affectionate. He likes to give kisses. The adoption fee for all cats at the APA is "Pick Your Price!" They are all current on vaccinations, microchipped, spayed or neutered and tested for feline leukemia.  If you are interested in adopting Spencer, or any of the pets at the Animal Protective …

Daisy is a 5-year-old Boston terrier who came to the Animal Protective Association of Missouri with her sister Dixie.  Daisy loves to play with toys and other dogs. She has a wonderful personality. She is very loving and loyal to her people, and she gets along great with children. Boston terriers are full of energy and are extremely goofy! If you are looking for a dog to keep you busy and keep you smiling, Daisy may be the dog for you! If you are interested in adopting Daisy, or any of the pets at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, visit apamo.org for more information.

Shilo is an 8-months-old brown tabby who has been at the APA since August 1. He is a really great kitty who is patiently waiting for his forever home. Shilo gets along well with children and adults. He also likes other cats.  Playing is very important to him but he also enjoys cuddling up for cat naps. The adoption fee for cats at the APA is "Pick Your Price." So come visit with Shilo or any of the other wonderful cats and kittens at the APA! If you are interested in adopting Shilo, or any of the pets at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, visit apamo.org for more information.

In addition to purebred dogs, did you know you can find designer dogs in shelters too? Meet Cody! He is a Puggle, which is a cross between a pug and beagle. Cody is 1 year old and has been at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri since August 13.  He is active and loves to have a good time. His favorite thing to do is play with his special toy rope, but he also loves being around people. Cody will make a great companion and will bring lots of love and joy to his new family. If you are interested in adopting Cody, or any of the pets at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri, …

The Animal Protective Association of Missouri is an open-admission shelter, which means we take in every animal brought to us. We even accept pet rats! Six adorable pet rats are looking for home. They range in age from 7 months to 3 years. They are very friendly and love to be with people.  The adoption fee for our rats is "Pick Your Price." Come take a look - they are on display in the APA's front lobby, and they really are cute!

Barbie is a 6-year-old black and white short-hair kitty. She has been at the APA since May and we're hoping she finds her new home soon. Barbie is a very sweet girl who is declawed in the front. She is friendly and she gets along with dogs. If you are interested in adopting Barbie or any of the cats at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri: remember that you choose the adoption fee! All cats are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped and much more. Visit apamo.org for more information.