by Admin | Jan 1, 2022 | 2022, Our Shelter
From the desk of the Executive Director, Emily Stuart 2021 was a year full of firsts for us. We kicked things off with new leadership, and an award from Focus St. Louis for our commitment to promoting a stronger community. Throughout the year, we expanded our team to...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2021 | 2021, Community Outreach, Spay/Neuter
To date, 420 stray and feral cats were spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and received topical flea prevention during this year’s Street Cat Sunday, which is a collaborative trap-neuter-return (TNR) program held quarterly with Carol House Quick Fix Pet...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2021 | 2021, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Rescued Animals
Last week, a community member contacted us about a female dog left outside their home in a crate. Aside from an injured tail, she seemed to be in good condition, laying next to her water bowl at ease. When we opened the crate, she happily greeted us with lots of hugs...
by Admin | Oct 27, 2021 | 2021, Our Shelter
From the desk of the Executive Director, Emily Stuart Last week, staff had lunch to celebrate National Vet Tech Week, while the guests of honor were delayed by an amputation – a pretty classic representation of the work life of a tech. Our clinic team is...
by Admin | Oct 27, 2021 | 2021, Community Outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis
Earlier this month, Mississippi came to our Pet Resource Center very lethargic with a high fever and swollen limbs, which made it difficult for him to walk. Our vet team suspected he was suffering from ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne illness that causes flu-like symptoms,...
