The Animal Protection Association (APA) was organized in August 1999.  It is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization and operates solely on monies from donations and fund raising.

The mission of APA is to rescue and secure good homes for stray and abandoned animals, promote humane education in local schools and community and prevent cruelty to animals through spay/neuter programs.  We are a no-kill shelter.

Presently APA is located at 702 E. 11th St. in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This facility is leased from the City of Jeffersonville and only cats can be housed there.  We have a foster care program for our dogs. In the past 8 years, APA has rescued and adopted over 2,500 animals, including dogs, cats birds and rabbits.

Before placing these animals all dogs and cats were spayed or neutered, vaccinated and tested for heartworms and/or leukemia.  Since we are a “no-kill” shelter, no healthy animal was euthanized.  We have an outreach program at Feeder’s Supply and PetSmart in Clarksville with cats for adoptions.   Feeders Supply and Kentucky Humane Society also sponsors APA in one of our biggest money making projects “Picture Your Pet with Santa.”  APA is also a member of Pet Groups United which is made up from six groups.  All groups other than APA are located in Louisville. The mission of Pet Groups United is to provide leadership, knowledge, educational opportunities and financial support to member groups for their individual missions and for development and implementation of collaborative and innovative programs for animals.  Shamrock Foundation, Animal Care Society and Louisville Metro Animal Services are also part of PGU.
 

APA has written over 400 spay/neuter vouchers that are usually between $20 and $35.  We also have helped with vet bills for people who have great need and have purchased medicine and food as well.

Since humane education is so important in our community, APA works with the local schools as much as possible.  APA has several junior members and we work closely with the Animal Awareness Club at River Valley Middle School.  Presentations are made upon request to any elementary through high school class in this area.

Since there is a proven link between abuse to animals and abuse in families, APA sees a real need to teach empathy and compassion to our children.  Learning compassion for animals has a definite carryover in compassion to people.

 APA’s biggest asset is its body of volunteers.  There are over 35 dedicated and giving people who give our animals so much more than basic care.  We have been extremely blessed in finding quality people.  Volunteers go to each location every morning and evening.  They clean cages, pet and groom the cats as well as answer phone calls. 

Animal Protection Association is a member of Pet Groups United along with the following wonderful organizations....

Animal Care Society of Louisville,  Shamrock Foundation, Inc., Shamrock Greyhound Placement,
Neuter Town, Alley Cat Advocates,
and Metro Animal Services of Louisville, KY

We are excited to announce a new fundraising partnership with Ecomiles.