April • The woman accused of tying a young pup, now known as Trooper, to the back of a truck where he suffered horrific injuries from being dragged for more than a mile, is found guilty of misdemeanor animal abuse.
Cruelty to Compassion, a photo exhibit in tribute to employees & volunteers of the Humane Society of Missouri is held at the Macklind Avenue Headquarters. For 15 years, photographer Mike Bizelli has documented the work and compassion of HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force that has given thousands of desperate animals a second chance in life.
May • The 20th Annual Bark in the Park is held at Cricket Field in Forest Park. New additions to the yearly dog festival included a 5k race and pancake breakfast. Thousands of dogs and their humans descended on the park for pet contests and performances, animal-related vendors, and a howlin’ good time.
November 20 • Groundbreaking ceremony for the Best Buddy Pet Center and Animal Medical Center of Mid-America at Page Avenue and Scheutz Road in Maryland Heights, Mo.
