Shelter in the Heat | St. Louis News

When the power went out during a brutal heatwave, St. Louis’s Care STL shelter faced a life-threatening crisis for its dogs—no AC meant temperatures soared into the low 80s. Staff worked tirelessly, moving animals, offering water, and fighting the heat until Ameren restored power. But the incident exposed a deeper need: shelters can’t handle extreme weather with overcrowded kennels. Elisa Bauer urges the community to keep fostering and adopting, reminding everyone that every dog in a shelter is vulnerable—and every home is a lifeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93554587a46355ab