The Animal House Program

 
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Our Story

Animal House opened in 2010, when the City of St. Louis closed its municipal adoption center and ended a number of services for stray animals. Not only did the 75 cats residing in their adoption center need a place to go, the St. Louis community needed services for abandoned, homeless cats. Animal House was born out of that need.

Today Animal House is a safe place where cats in need find shelter, medical and nutritional support, individualized socialization and interaction, enrichment, love, and the opportunity to connect with a loving, lifelong family. Many of the cats and kittens at Animal House are rescued from the streets of our community and often come from challenging circumstances that include neglect, abandonment, or injury. We impose no time limit on their stay, giving each cat or kitten the time they need to heal and find a home. Now in its 13th year, Animal House remains committed to making a positive impact in our community on behalf of the thousands of cats and kittens we have come to know on their journey from the streets to their adoptive families.

 
 
 
 

Our Mission

Animal House is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing neglected and abandoned cats in our community.

We are committed to maintaining an adoption center that provides a safe, healthy, and enriching environment, and our goal is a solid and lasting adoption for every cat and kitten in our care.

 
 

Board Members

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Gillian Kuplent
Gillian Kuplent

Acting President

Gillian's passion for animal care began in high school when she volunteered at a local shelter. Over 30 years later, she is still volunteering! Gillian is a current co-owner of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and guardian of 5 cats.

Jim Timmerberg
Jim Timmerberg

Secretary

Jim is a long-time animal advocate! When he's not spending time with his beloved cat, he is serving as Major Gifts Officer to Doorways and member of the Compton Heights Neighborhood Association.

Shawna Cunningham
Shawna Cunningham

Treasurer

Shawna became compelled to help stray and feral animals 10 years ago when she began volunteering with Animal House. Shawna also plays an active role at Race Horse Rescue and is guardian to many cats of her own!

Beth Herbster
Beth Herbster

Treasurer

Beth has been involved in dog rescue for years. She currently has one rescue dog and two rescue cats one of which is from Animal House! In her spare time, she sells residential real estate.