Adopt
We are so thankful you are ready to adopt, and soon you will have the most adorable set of loving eyes looking up at you every day, reminding you of our gratitude. By adopting a dog from Gateway Pet Guardians, you are making a difference not only in the life of the furry friend you welcome into your home, but also in the East St. Louis community, our organization, and the lives of hundreds of other deserving dogs in need of love and care.
With over 100 dogs and cats available for adoption at any time, your perfect companion is just waiting to be found. Fill out the adoption application to begin meeting potential matches. If you already have dogs in household, we may need to set up a meet and greet to make sure they’re a good fit. Get started below or contact us if you have questions!
Dogs under 6 months old
$250
Dogs over 6 months old
$195
MEET YOUR MATCH
ADOPTION RESOURCES
Be another success story.
Adopting a dog is a big decision—and commitment—that should never be made on a whim. Our adoption process is designed with both your household and our adoptable pets in mind, prioritizing placement that feels right for everyone. Our team of knowledgeable pet lovers are here to assist you throughout the entire adoption process and ensure that you become another Gateway Pets success story.
Your puppy will be up-to-date with age appropriate vaccines at the time of adoption. Based on the age of your pet, they might still need additional vaccinations after adoption . We recommend establishing a care with a personal veterinarian as soon as possible .
At the time of spay/neuter we can booster any age appropriate vaccines that are not up to date at that time .
We do not set up appointments for additional vetting services.
If you have any questions please email vetting@gatewaypets.org or call 618-687-8007 ext. 1 and leave a message.
Housing Requirements
RENTAL HOUSING
It is important that you review your lease and/or speak with your landlord prior to adopting a pet. Many landlords have restrictions on whether you can own pets, how many pets you can own and the type of pets allowed (including size and breed). Many landlords discriminate against Pit Bull type dogs and many of our dogs fall into that very generic category. We expect that you are taking ownership for verifying the pet policy for your rental situation prior to adoption.
BSL RESTRICTIONS
Unfortunately, some local municipalities have breed specific legislation (BSL) rules that say that residents in those communities are not allowed to own Pit Bull type dogs (many of our dogs fall into that very generic category) or other breeds. Here are a couple of resources to see which municipalities still have these outdated laws.