by Admin | Mar 22, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Fostering, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
These are definitely trying and uncertain times we are facing right now. Covid-19 has thrown our entire world upside down in a matter of a few months and our country in a matter of weeks. My heart weeps daily for every one of my fellow men, women and...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 21, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, COVID-19, Ways to get involved
“I just had a heart attack and got out of the hospital. My cats do not have any cat food or litter. The store I went to did not have any, and I can’t shop around due to quarantine and my health. Can you please help us?” This is one of the many phone...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 18, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, COVID-19, Ways to get involved
At Gateway Pet Guardians, we are keeping a close eye on the rapidly evolving events surrounding COVID-19. To limit exposure and keep risk of transmission as low as possible, we are searching for ways to continue to serve our community while still taking precautionary...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 17, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Despite our shelter being closed, we are still in the business of helping pets and the people who love them–especially in times of crisis. We received a call from Aunt Mary’s mom concerned about her face. After being attacked by a dog, her face was...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 17, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Sudden emergency veterinary expenses in times of crisis can put many families in a tough financial situation. For example, meet Sky. Sky is treasured by her family, but she suffered from a gunshot wound to her shoulder. Her family, with help from a friend, was able to...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 14, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
We made some adjustments to our pet food pantry distribution this month amid the COVID-19 events. GPG is focusing solely on mission critical programming, and we strongly believe access to pet food falls within this category. About 30 families a month rely on this...