by Janet Alderson | Oct 5, 2019 | 2019, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, East St. Louis, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Stray Dogs, Veterinary Care Expenses, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We met sweet Lydia after a community member called us for help. A dog in distress had taken residence in their yard. Upon arrival, we noticed the dog, who we later named Lydia, desperately needed emergency veterinary care. She was missing a leg and had trauma to the...
by Janet Alderson | Sep 16, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Pets are part of our everyday lives and part of our families. They provide us with companionship but also with emotional support, reduce our stress levels, sense of loneliness and help us to increase our social activities. At Gateway Pet Guardians, we believe everyone...
by Jill Henke | May 17, 2019 | 2019, East St. Louis, Fostering, Our Shelter, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
GPG staff and volunteers recently attended Purina’s Adoption Options workshop As we embark on this incredible journey to opening Gateway Pet Guardian’s Community Pet Resource Center in East St. Louis, the one word that comes to mind is CULTURE SHIFT. I will...
by Admin | May 10, 2019 | 2019, East St. Louis, Giving Guardians, Our Shelter, Ways to Donate
Becoming part of the Gateway Pet Guardians team was one of the best choices I have ever made. This organization is filled with the MOST compassionate people, who truly go beyond rescue (#beyondrescue) everyday to keep pets with the people who love them. We also aim to...
by Janet Alderson | Apr 3, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is not just about providing services for community cats, but also the caretakers that love them! We had done quite a bit of TNR in East St. Louis, but one day Spay/Neuter Coordinator Deanna Sanvi noticed seven new cats at a house we had never...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 23, 2019 | 2019, Animal Rescues, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Fostering, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Every month, we receive countless calls from community members needing help. These calls consist of owner surrenders, stray reports, and lost dog reports–in addition to the dozens of calls requesting services. Gateway Pet Guardians recognizes that we cannot...
