ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Animal Shelter has been denied a license after failing several inspections due to violations including inadequate cage sizes and unsanitary conditions.

The shelter’s violations include keeping dogs in cages that are too small, failing to clean up dog waste in play yards, and allowing bugs in food storage areas. 

The state has mandated that the shelter reduce its population before it can pass an inspection.

In response to the state’s requirements, the St. Louis County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees and expanding its foster care program. 

These measures aim to decrease the number of animals in the shelter to meet the state’s population reduction mandate.