by Janet Alderson | Feb 2, 2019 | 2019, Cold Weather, Community outreach, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
A blast of cold air known as the polar vortex crept through the Metro East over the past few days, with temps dipping to -2 degrees (and feeling like -20). These frigid temps were dangerous for both pets and their people, and Gateway Pet Guardians jumped into action...
by Janet Alderson | Dec 1, 2018 | 2018, Animal Rescues, East St. Louis, Puppies, Rescued Animals
Here’s a secret… we weren’t planning on rescuing these babies today. It just kinda happened…. Whoops! But they needed help. They were born overnight so just hours old, but thankfully they are sleeping snug as a bug in a foster home tonight! Check out the...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 9, 2018 | 2018, Cats, Community outreach, Fostering, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
We have an exciting announcement! Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, has awarded Gateway Pet Guardians an Innovation Grant for $3,000 to be used to...
by Janet Alderson | Sep 13, 2018 | 2018, Cats, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Community outreach, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Alyvia and her sister, Alicia, were being cared for by a community cat caretaker in East St. Louis. We received a frantic call from her stating Alyvia was hit by a car and not using her front paw. She was a very sick kitten, with a 105+ temperature and battling a...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 24, 2018 | 2018, Press Releases, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses
SAINT LOUIS – “It takes a village,” is a common phrase in animal welfare, and a village of people is coming together to help 15 pets receive much-needed vet care so they can be adopted into loving families. Banfield Pet Hospital is opening a new location in Richmond...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 20, 2018 | 2018, Animal Rescues, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
She emerged from a dirty plastic doghouse. I took a moment to take in the sight before me. We were in the brush, yet somehow light filtered in and illuminated the skeleton just feet ahead. One by one, you could see her ribs down her back, each more prominent than the...