Gateway Pet Guardians
Beyond RescueGateway Pet Guardians is not your average animal shelter. We are a partner in the community, spearheading innovative and comprehensive programming with the goal of keeping pets and people together. We strive to create a community of healthy pets and empowered pet owners.
About Our Shelter
Our 54,000 square foot building is more than your typical shelter–it is the area’s first Pet Resource Center. The Gateway Pet Guardians’ Pet Resource Center is located at 725 N. 15th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205 in the heart of East Side Pet District. East St Louis is what we call a ‘resource desert’, with no veterinary clinics and few pet supply/grocery stores available to obtain pet food. Even if residents are financially able to care for their pets, there are few resources within the community on which they can rely.
After many years of looking for the perfect building and location, we purchased the Former Miles Davis Elementary School in March 2019. This expansive building is home to multiple key components to increase our lifesaving efforts for pets in the community: An Adoption Floor and Shelter, Pet Spa, Retail Space, Pet Support Room, Pet Food Pantry, and Healthy Pet Clinic.
65,000 residents don’t have the necessities in their local community to care for their pets. Let’s change that.
Services
What We Do
Rescuing Animals
Bringing pets and people together.
Community outreach
Keeping pets and people together.
Spay & Neuter
Ending the cycle of animal homelessness.
Healthy Pets
Providing equitable access to vet care.
Take a look at our pets for adoption to find your new best friend.
Help pets access medical care through our Vet Care for All Campaign.
Learn more about how we are working through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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