by Janet Alderson | Sep 16, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Pets are part of our everyday lives and part of our families. They provide us with companionship but also with emotional support, reduce our stress levels, sense of loneliness and help us to increase our social activities. At Gateway Pet Guardians, we believe everyone...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 23, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, Fostering, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Last week, we received a call from a family that desperately needed help. Their dog had an accidental litter and they were overwhelmed. They needed help finding homes for the entire litter. We knew finding placement for nine puppies was going to be a challenge, so we...
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 13, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
Last week, we received a call about a stray kitten that showed up on a resident’s property. He was in his yard, screaming and crying. The finder gave him food and water and waited for us to arrive and help. We work with many community cats, often classified as...
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,...