by Janet Alderson | Jan 30, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
When Andrea Wolfe first met Juliet at the Gateway Pet Guardians Emergency Shelter, she knew it was going to be the perfect fit for a foster dog! Her personal dog, Wiley, has tons of energy. She wasn’t sure if any dog would be able to give him a run for his money, but...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 23, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Surprises are right around every corner when working with the community. Last Monday, volunteers were almost finished making their scheduled stops, when they saw a very pregnant female dog on the side of the road. They slowed down and tried to coax her to the car. She...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 22, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
In September of 2000, Beth Ferry became a police officer in Belleville, IL. Almost a year and a half later, she became a detective. One of her first cases was a dog named Patches that was thrown and ended up having a broken leg. This case was life-changing for Beth,...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 16, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Last April, Gateway Pet Guardians received a call from a Washington Park fire chief about a German Shepherd dumped in the area. She was thin and needed help. We named her Pia, and she became a part of the Gateway Pet Guardians family. Shortly after her rescue, we...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 4, 2017 | 2016, Community outreach, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
The numbers are in! In 2016, the Gateway Pet Guardians’ Spay/Neuter Program sterilized a total of 277 animals and helped 129 families. This number includes 150 community cats, 23 pet cats, and 104 dogs. In addition to the spay/neuter surgeries, the program vaccinated...
by Janet Alderson | Dec 27, 2016 | 2016, Cats, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
When in college, it’s difficult to make a commitment to a pet for life. Which is why Theresa Jackson and her roommates decided to try fostering homeless pets. In doing so, they saved the life of Mr. Sammy, an adorable gray cat that has stolen their hearts! Mr. Sammy...
