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East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Bellah’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Bellah’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Mar 1, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

Bellah’s family was beside themselves after an incident leaving their best friend, their baby, in pain. Bellah was shot in her front leg, and they rushed her to a local vet. After paying everything they had towards the office visit, they were faced with three...
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Angel’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Angel’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Mar 1, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

Every morning, her mom tells her “You are beautiful. You are smart. You are my Angel.” We couldn’t be more in love with this sweet little family.  We got a call last night from mom, saying Angel had seven 3-week-old puppies but had stopped...
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Sandy’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Sandy’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Jan 4, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

On New Year’s Day, Sandy’s mom was in a panic. Sandy had a bloated stomach, wouldn’t eat, and was acting lethargic. There was clearly something wrong with her little girl. She called Gateway Pet Guardians, and after visiting, we scheduled an...
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Gigi’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Gigi’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Nov 20, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

Gigi’s mom frantically took her to the vet because she noticed blood in her urine and she was struggling to urinate. She spent the last of her money on an examination, but could not afford the x-rays needed to determine a cause. She took Gigi home and picked up...
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Ms. Puff’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Ms. Puff’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Oct 22, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

A few weeks ago, we received a call from Ms. Puff’s mom. She was frantic. Her baby was vomiting, had bloody diarrhea, and was acting lethargic. We worked with her mom to take her to our partner veterinarian, Four Paws Animal Hospital, where we ran some tests....
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Taco’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Taco’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Sep 21, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

Taco was attacked by a large dog this week. Luckily, volunteers were nearby and jumped into action, breaking up the attack and rushing him to a partner vet. Taco’s mom recently lost her job because of an injury, and couldn’t afford vet care. But...
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