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Alana’s Second Chance

Alana’s Second Chance

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...
Second Chance Fund: Denise’s Story

Second Chance Fund: Denise’s Story

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...
Remembering Lydia

Remembering Lydia

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...
Second Chance Fund: Piglet’s Story

Second Chance Fund: Piglet’s Story

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...
Alyvia and Alicia’s Rescue

Alyvia and Alicia’s Rescue

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...
Tack’s Army

Tack’s Army

by Janet Alderson | Aug 10, 2017 | 2017, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Foster Feature, Fostering, Fundraisers, Rescued Animals, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

Alone along the roadside, in pain and hopeless. That was Tack’s reality upon rescue. But his entire future changed when he became an official member of the Gateway Pet Guardians family. Learn more about Tack’s journey from his foster mom, Amy Jenkins, by...
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