by Janet Alderson | Dec 9, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We met Snowball and his dad over a year ago. While driving by, we saw a big, beautiful yellow dog that could easily jump the chain link fence. We knocked on the door and he jumped that fence and greeted us the only way he knew how–jumping up and giving us the...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 31, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
The end-of-life experience can be a difficult period for pet owners. Our pets devote their lives to us–making us smile and laugh every day. The thought of losing a pet–a family member–can be devastating. Whether a pet approaches their golden years,...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 5, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Poor Huck was attacked by a dog, resulting in several wounds to his stomach. His family cleaned his wounds, nursed him back to health, and he made a full recovery. However, a few weeks later, his groin area swelled up suddenly. It got bigger and bigger, to the point...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 16, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We originally met Toby and his mom in 2018 while visiting one of their neighbors. They called us over to see if we could help with their pets. Toby and his sister had flea dermatitis and skin infections. We got them into the vet to receive veterinary care, and later...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 13, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Chester, a beautiful senior cat, enjoys the finer things in life. He loves his family, snuggling in his cat bed, and rubbing against those he loves. But one day, he accidentally slipped out the door. Suddenly, a stray dog was after him. Chester’s family scared...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 4, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
While playing with his tiny human friends, 10-week-old Smoky injured both of his front legs. He couldn’t walk or put pressure on them, so his family rushed him to the vet. The x-rays shared a devastating prognosis–he fractured both legs at the growth plates,...
