by Janet Alderson | Sep 19, 2016 | 2016, Cats, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Gateway Pet Guardians has traditionally been centered around the rescue of dogs. But recently, we have seen an increase in the number of cats making their way through our rescue. But to rescue cats, we need special fosters that are willing to open their home to them....
by Janet Alderson | Sep 12, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Life with a hound dog is always exciting. Our boy Due promises this to be true! Due came to us as an owner surrender because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him and his sister, Emily, with him. Emily was adopted shortly after, but Due spent some time at...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Haley Slane is a student at Hickey Vet Tech Institute, and plans to graduate on December 16th this year. Gateway Pet Guardians partnered with Hickey over the spring and summer in a life-saving effort. Hickey enabled us to save more lives by caring for rescued animals,...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 18, 2016 | 2016, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
The Gateway Pet Guardians Community Outreach Program began in January 2013 as a response to bitter cold temperatures and dogs left outside in the elements. Since its inception, it has grown into a program with dozens of volunteers that spend their weekends in the...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 11, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Fostering has many joys, but at times, it can leave a giant hole in your heart that will never be replaced. Some animals come into our lives but are not able to find their happily ever afters. They are taken from us too soon. This is Fawn’s story. On June 10, Fawn was...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 9, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
A sick kitten peered around the dumpster behind the Holiday Inn in Cahokia, Illinois. Skin and bones, she stumbled around, crying for help. A woman staying at the motel found her, and immediately called Gateway Pet Guardians. Volunteers rushed to the kitten’s aid, and...
