by Alisha Vianello | May 14, 2020 | 2020, Adoptions
Adopting a new pet is an exciting time. Scrolling through websites, getting dog kisses at adoption events, happily clicking “add to cart” for collars and leashes and beds so you’ll be ready when you bring your new pet home. You finally find the right pet and submit an...
by Janet Alderson | May 11, 2020 | 2020, Adoptions, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Happy Tails, Ways to Donate
Alana was found by a resident within our service area. At first glance, it was obvious she had experienced extreme trauma, in pain and with multiple wounds. Her finder took her to a local veterinarian, but her treatment plan was beyond what she could afford. She...
by Janet Alderson | May 4, 2020 | 2020, Adoptions, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses
Gateway Pet Guardians has been awarded a $1,700 grant investment from the Petco Foundation to help a rescued pet fight cancer by covering his cost of care. Everson was rescued by Gateway Pet Guardians from the urgent list at our local animal on February 24, 2020 and...
by Alisha Vianello | Apr 1, 2020 | 2020, Adoptions, Rescued Animals
Beetlejuice had to have his leg amputated after getting hit by a car when he was about 6 months old. His dad was so worried about him and called Gateway Pet Guardians for help. Through our Pet Crisis Fund, we were able to provide the amputation surgery as his leg...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 26, 2020 | 2020, Adoptions, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals, Stray Dogs, Ways to get involved
In January, our friends at Austin Animal Center shared a startling statistic. They found that most dogs are picked up in the field only 100 feet (0.2 miles) from their home. After learning this, we were curious if this holds true for our community in Metro East St....
by Janet Alderson | Oct 30, 2019 | 2019, Adoptions, Community outreach, Happy Tails, Ways to get involved
In hard times, we turn to those that give us unconditional love–our pets. At eight years old, little Rocky had devoted his life to his family, especially his momma who has been diagnosed with cancer. But one day, Rocky went missing. His family had no idea where...
