by Janet Alderson | Oct 4, 2017 | 2017, Animal Rescues, Cats, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Thanks to one amazing supporter, five lucky pets have a second chance at life. Dr. Edward Migneco, DVM at Hillside Animal Hospital, joined us on a very special rescue mission yesterday. First, we visited a community member who was overwhelmed with puppies. His dog had...
by Janet Alderson | Sep 14, 2017 | 2017, Cats, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
The Gateway Pet Guardians Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program is a humane approach to controlling the homeless cat population in the Metro East. It specifically targets stray, often feral community cats—cats that otherwise could not be adopted out into a family home....
by Janet Alderson | Aug 28, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Our community outreach volunteers were out in full force this weekend, delivering supplies and resources to pet owners in the Metro East. We met dozens of families, but there is one in particular that stood out, because it represents the importance of the work we do...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
In May 2017, we were introduced to this adorable pup named Peanut. He had decided to rummage through the garbage and ate either a chicken bone or corn cob, and had an obstruction, requiring a visit to the emergency vet. His family was so worried, and they called...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 28, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Foster Feature, Fostering, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
We want to share a story. An incredible story, told first-hand by one of our volunteers, about our relationship with a community member and his dog, LaLa. It’s a story about helping an owner and pet in need, following through with promises, and moving one step...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 26, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Deanna Sanvi, Spay/Neuter Coordinator for Gateway Pet Guardians, has been spreading the word about our community outreach program through several podcasts in the animal rescue community. Below are a few of the features we’d like to share! Pawprint Animal...