BOOP! It’s Our 103rd Birthday 🎉🐾
Help Us Raise $15,000 on National BOOP Your Pet Day – Saturday, July 26

July 26 is a day we look forward to every year at the APA Adoption Center—because it’s our birthday and National BOOP Your Pet Day! This year, we’re turning 103 and celebrating with the thing we love most: helping pets find loving homes.

To honor 103 years of compassionate care, second chances, and tail wags, we’re setting a goal to raise $15,000 in one day—and thanks to our friends at MetLife Pet Insurance and Tito's Handmade Vodka, the first $5,000 in donations will be matched, doubling your impact!

Your gift is a birthday present for the pets in our care—providing lifesaving medical treatment, nourishing meals, cozy beds, and the enrichment that helps them feel safe and loved while they wait to be discovered by a family of their own. Every donation brings us one step closer to making their biggest wish come true. Thank you for being part of this special day and giving shelter pets the gift of a brighter tomorrow.

We’re also making the weekend extra special:

To kick off BOOP Day, we'll be hosting a Happiest Hours event, sponsored by Petfinder, on Friday, July 25—join us for drinks, good canine company, and the chance to support pets in need. To register today, click here.
July 25–27, all adoption fees will be sponsored by our friends at ARCO in celebration of their Founders’ Day—helping even more pets find the loving homes they deserve. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to make a difference, this is a perfect time to get involved.
We also hope you'll stop by the APA on July 26 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM to enjoy a celebratory signature drink from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, meet some incredible pets, and be a part of something meaningful. Can't join us in person? You can still BOOP with love from afar by making an online gift right here.
20% off APA Merchandise – July 25–27: Shop shirts, stickers, hats, and more—100% of proceeds support our shelter. Use code APABOOP20 to claim your discount. *Exclusions may apply

Thank you for helping us turn 103 in the best way possible—by giving the pets in our care the chance to start their next chapter. 💕

National Boop Your Pet Day 2025

By Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA Adoption Center)

National Boop Your Pet Day 2025

Help Us Celebrate Our 103rd Birthday!

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