by Admin | Jun 11, 2019 | 2019, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
HELLO! MY name is Trey Cavazos. I am the new Animal Care Director at Gateway Pet Guardians and the newest member of the family. I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with a great bunch of individuals. The experience so far has been wonderful. Every single...
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,...
by Janet Alderson | May 30, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
Welcome, summer! We are excited for the warmer weather and longer days, but summer also marks some unique challenges for our furry friends in the Metro East. We’ve already seen an increase in cases of fleas and fly strikes, and we could use your help to provide some...
by Janet Alderson | May 22, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Gateway Pet Guardians received a very special announcement from our friends at the ASPCA. The nonprofit organization awarded a $2,500 grant to Gateway Pet Guardians to be used towards our East Side Pet Crisis Fund, a fund created to assist families in the Metro East...
by Jill Henke | May 17, 2019 | 2019, East St. Louis, Fostering, Our Shelter, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
GPG staff and volunteers recently attended Purina’s Adoption Options workshop As we embark on this incredible journey to opening Gateway Pet Guardian’s Community Pet Resource Center in East St. Louis, the one word that comes to mind is CULTURE SHIFT. I will...
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...