by Janet Alderson | Nov 4, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Last week, we received a call from a community member concerned about her pup in active labor. Unfortunately, her dog J-Lo had complications and the puppy didn’t make it. Because she is a senior and had such a difficult delivery, we thought it was best to...
by Janet Alderson | Nov 4, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
We met Doby while canvassing for a vaccine clinic in Cahokia over a year ago. He came and greeted us while we walked in the street and his dad poked his head around the corner when he heard all the ridiculous doggy talk. He signed him up for spay/neuter on the spot...
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 30, 2019 | 2019, Adoptions, Community outreach, Happy Tails, Ways to get involved
In hard times, we turn to those that give us unconditional love–our pets. At eight years old, little Rocky had devoted his life to his family, especially his momma who has been diagnosed with cancer. But one day, Rocky went missing. His family had no idea where...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 29, 2019 | 2019, Adoptions, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Happy Tails, Ways to get involved
Pets bring so much joy to our lives, and we truly love meeting families that radiate this joy. When we met Angel and her mom, we instantly fell in love. Every morning, her mom tells Angel she is beautiful, and she is smart, and she is loved before she wakes up for the...
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...
