by Admin | Feb 18, 2021 | 2021, Our Shelter, Veterinary Care Expenses
One of the most common reasons pets are surrendered to local shelters is the lack of affordable pet wellness, training and education programs. Due to cost and other barriers, pets in under-resourced communities often do not have access to basic veterinary care such as...
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 Jill Henke | Mar 8, 2020 | 2020, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Ways to Donate
Poor Momma Denise, she’s a medical mess. Denise came to us in early January from animal control. She was thought to be feral and had to be humanely trapped. Denise was VERY pregnant and very emaciated and gave birth to TWELVE healthy babies in a foster home shortly...
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 Jill Henke | Jun 20, 2019 | 2019, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Ways to Donate
Even for the most seasoned rescuer, Piglet’s “before” photos are hard to look at. Piglet was found running as a stray in Washington Park, IL back in June. She had a massive neck wound that we assume was the result of an embedded collar– it was...
by Admin | Jun 11, 2019 | 2019, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
HELLO! MY name is Trey Cavazos. I am the new Animal Care Director at Gateway Pet Guardians and the newest member of the family. I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with a great bunch of individuals. The experience so far has been wonderful. Every single...
