For twenty years, we have been leading the animal welfare industry by investing in people and communities to end the cycle of animal homelessness. By building capacity for animal advocates in our own neighborhood, we increase animal well-being across the East Side Pet District and beyond! We are proudly located in East St. Louis, joining an already robust community of pet lovers. By removing barriers to foster and adoption, and providing an infusion of resources such as affordable, quality veterinary care and pet supplies – we unleash the power of partnership!
We are excited to invite you to a very special occassion –
Gateway Pet Guardians’ 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Gateway’s 20th anniversary celebration is on November 2, 2024, 6 – 9 PM at The Club Room at Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Tickets are $100 per person and include complimentary appetizers, Schlafly beer, house wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. There will be a silent auction, paddle raise, and special 20th anniversary video played at the event! Ticket sales end October 24, so purchase today to secure your spot! We would love to have you there to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together over the past two decades.
Rescuing Animals
Community outreach
Spay & Neuter
Healthy Pets
Keeping Pets and People Together. This philosophy guided us to open the largest Pet Resource Center in the region (54,000 square feet) that includes an affordable veterinary clinic, pet supply retail store and grooming spa. For much of our building’s life, it was a school – Miles Davis Elementary.
Prior to our purchase in 2019, it stood vacant in an area with limited pet resources available. Today, it provides a lifesaving operation for animals in need and a reliable destination for community members to care for their pets, including access to a free pet food pantry and free spay/neuter program.