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A Special Rescue Mission

A Special Rescue Mission

by Janet Alderson | Oct 4, 2017 | 2017, Animal Rescues, Cats, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved

Thanks to one amazing supporter, five lucky pets have a second chance at life. Dr. Edward Migneco, DVM at Hillside Animal Hospital, joined us on a very special rescue mission yesterday. First, we visited a community member who was overwhelmed with puppies. His dog had...
Sponsor TNR for a Colony of Cats

Sponsor TNR for a Colony of Cats

by Janet Alderson | Sep 14, 2017 | 2017, Cats, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved

The Gateway Pet Guardians Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program is a humane approach to controlling the homeless cat population in the Metro East. It specifically targets stray, often feral community cats—cats that otherwise could not be adopted out into a family home....
Kittens, Kittens Everywhere

Kittens, Kittens Everywhere

by Janet Alderson | Jun 17, 2017 | 2017, Cats, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

It’s kitten season! What does that mean? Kitten season refers to the time of year when many litters of kittens are born. Animal Control is currently overwhelmed with cats and kittens. While Gateway Pet Guardians has traditionally been focused on the rescue of...
From Community Cat to Cuddle Monster: Jennifer and Sylvester’s Story

From Community Cat to Cuddle Monster: Jennifer and Sylvester’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Jun 8, 2017 | 2017, Cats, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

The Gateway Pet Guardians Community Outreach Program has taken a new approach to controlling the homeless cat population in the Metro East. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) specifically targets stray and feral cats—cats that otherwise could not be adopted out into a family...
Wrapped Around Her Little Finger: Mr. Sammy and Theresa’s Story

Wrapped Around Her Little Finger: Mr. Sammy and Theresa’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Dec 27, 2016 | 2016, Cats, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

When in college, it’s difficult to make a commitment to a pet for life. Which is why Theresa Jackson and her roommates decided to try fostering homeless pets. In doing so, they saved the life of Mr. Sammy, an adorable gray cat that has stolen their hearts! Mr. Sammy...
Feline Frenzy: Life of a Kitten Foster

Feline Frenzy: Life of a Kitten Foster

by Janet Alderson | Sep 19, 2016 | 2016, Cats, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

Gateway Pet Guardians has traditionally been centered around the rescue of dogs. But recently, we have seen an increase in the number of cats making their way through our rescue. But to rescue cats, we need special fosters that are willing to open their home to them....
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