by Janet Alderson | Nov 4, 2019 | 2019, Cold Weather, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
Thanks to a grant from Maddie’s Fund, we invested in a mass texting service to send updates out to the families we work with as part of our extreme weather action plan. To prepare for the winter cold, we decided to text an invite to families to pick up straw...
by Janet Alderson | May 16, 2019 | 2019, Cold Weather, Community outreach, 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 $5,000 to be used to save...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 21, 2019 | 2019, Cold Weather, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Stray Dogs, Ways to get involved
Days after the Polar Vortex where temperatures dropped to below zero, we met these two adorable dogs. They were roaming as strays in the Metro East, and we were concerned for their safety with the frigid temps. We picked up the two dogs and took them to our shelter,...
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 | Jan 22, 2019 | 2019, Cold Weather, Community outreach, Spay/Neuter, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Today, we celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. and his push for racial equality in the United States. Individuals and groups around the region embrace the holiday as an opportunity to promote equal rights for all Americans, regardless of their...
by Janet Alderson | Nov 19, 2018 | 2018, Cold Weather, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
The Gateway Pet Guardians Community Outreach Team has been out full force for the past week, connecting with pet owners to make sure they have the resources they need to care for their pets! We distributed crates to families who wanted to bring their dogs...