Gateway Pet Guardians

Mardi Gras - Tito's Trailer at Taste of Soulard & Purina Pet Parade
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | Soulard Mardi Gras Festival Entrance, S 13th St & Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
Gateway Pet Guardians will be slinging drinks at the Tito’s tent February 7 & 8, 8 am – 4 pm. This weekend will also host the Taste of Soulard event, Weiner Dog Derby, and the Purina Pet Parade on Sunday February 8th (starts at 1 pm).
Proceeds from drink sales go to Gateway Pet Guardians.
For more information about the weekend visit: https://stlmardigras.org/events

Volunteer Awards Ceremony
2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Volunteers who have given their time, talents, and treasures in the last year will be recognized at this exclusive ceremony! Anyone who has volunteered for Gateway Pet Guardians 100 or more hours in the last year will be recognized!

Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
From March-November, we offer low-cost drive-thru vaccine services on the first Saturday of the month at our Pet Resource Center (with the exception of July and September due to holiday). All drive-thru clinics are open to everyone – first come, first served and no appointment required. We are only able to see 100 pets total per clinic. Cash, credit or check accepted and must arrive in vehicle to participate.
Services and Pricing:
– Distemper/Parvo | Dog: $30
– Distemper | Cat: $30
– Rabies: $30
– Microchip: $15
– Flea Treatment: $10 per dose
As these events are extremely busy with a limited window of time, we can only provide same day proof/records for pet families needing rabies certification. For all other treatments, a full summary can be provided by request 7-10 days after the event. We just ask for your patience as all data from these events is manually entered by a small team of volunteers and staff. When requesting records, please contact (618) 687-8007, ext. 1 and leave a message. We will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

Bark for Bucks Bingo!
2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | BelleVegas Bingo, 517 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, 62220, United States
Mark your calendar because on Saturday, October 18th, we are hosting our most popular event of the year…Bark for Bucks Glo Bingo!

17th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial Golf Tournament
2025-09-22 10:30 - 19:30 | Norwood Hills Country Club, 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63121, United States
Please join us for the 17th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday September 22 at Norwood Hills Country Club. All proceeds will benefit Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG). Ron loved animals, especially dogs, and GPG not only rescues dogs and cats in need, but also provides medical treatment, pet owner education, outreach programs, pet food drives, and a low-cost veterinary clinic at its Pet Resource Center.
The tournament once gain will have a $200,000 hole-in-one opportunity on the two courses, along with a $10,000 closest to the hold prize ($5,000 to the winner, $5,000 donated to GPG in winner’s name) on each course.
Mr. Ortyl was infamous for his generosity to others. Thanks to your generosity we can continue this tournament, raise funds for a GPG, and remember/honor a special man.

Beyond Rescue
2025-08-14 09:00 - 2025-08-15 17:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Beyond Rescue is Gateway Pet Guardians’ largest fundraising event of the year. Beyond Rescue takes place online through peer-to-peer fundraising. We will be reaching out to you, our supporters, on and off for the next two days with stories of courage, collaboration, and hope.
For 30 hours, we have a massive goal to raise $100,000. With the help of our partners, we are ready to raise these critical funds to save more lives in the East Side Pet District, but we need your help to go Beyond Rescue!

Morrison Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical Memorial Day Adoption Special - Wheel of Prizes!
2025-05-22 - 2025-05-24 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
We’ve got BIG news for our adult animals at the shelter!
Thanks to our amazing friends at Morrison Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical, ALL adoption fees for adult animals residing at the shelter are WAIVED for a limited time! 🐶🐱❤️
Even better? When you adopt or foster (foster an adult animal for at least 1 week), you get to SPIN OUR WHEEL OF PRIZES! 🎁🎡 That’s right — fun prizes, wagging tails, and second chances all around.
✅ FREE adoptions for adult pets residing at the shelter
✅ Foster for at least a week = free AND fun!
✅ Spin the wheel for a surprise gift!
Come meet your new best friend, save a life, and take home a prize — all thanks to the generous support of Morrison!
📍 725 North 15th Street in East St. Louis, IL
📅 May 22 2 – pm, May 23 2pm – 6 pm, and May 24 9am – 3 pm
💌 To view adoptable pets at the shelter visit: https://gatewaypets.org/currentshelterpets/
Let’s clear the shelter and fill your home with love! 💕

Shelter Slumber Pawty 2025
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 12:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Get your jammies ready, it’s Slumber Pawty time!
Support Gateway’s Shelter Slumber Pawty so we can continue to provide pet care for cats and dogs in the East Side Pet District.
We are looking for participants to stay the night, donate, take part in the events such as the puppy party!
Reach out to haley@gatewaypets.org to find out how you can be a part of the best weekend of the year!

Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2025-04-05 09:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
liniFrom March-November, we offer low-cost drive-thru vaccine services on the first Saturday of the month at our Pet Resource Center (with the exception of July and September due to holiday). All drive-thru clinics are open to everyone – first come, first served and no appointment required. We are only able to see 100 pets total per clinic. Cash, credit or check accepted and must arrive in vehicle to participate.
Services and Pricing:
– Distemper/Parvo | Dog: $30
– Distemper | Cat: $30
– Rabies: $30
– Microchip: $15
– Flea Treatment: $10 per dose
As these events are extremely busy with a limited window of time, we can only provide same day proof/records for pet families needing rabies certification. For all other treatments, a full summary can be provided by request 7-10 days after the event. We just ask for your patience as all data from these events is manually entered by a small team of volunteers and staff. When requesting records, please contact (618) 687-8007, ext. 1 and leave a message. We will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

St. Patrick's O'doption Event
2025-03-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Join us for our St. Patrick’s O’doption Event Monday March 17th, 2 – 6 pm at the Pet Resource Center!
Thanks to a generous donor, adoptions of adult cats and adult dogs weighing more than 30 lbs (must be 6 months and older) are free all weekend, March 14 – 17. This offer includes dogs and cats in foster and in the shelter!

Taste of Soulard & Purina Pet Parade
2025-02-22 08:00 - 2025-02-23 17:30 | Titos Tent and Airstream, S 8th and Lafayette St., St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
GPG will be mixing cocktails and raising money for puppies at the Tito’s Airstream this year for the Taste of Soulard and Purina Pet Parade! Come join us as we mix drinks and raise money at a fun event.

20th Anniversary Celebration
2024-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Club Room -Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
Join us in celebrating twenty years of keeping pets with their people in the East Side Pet District!
Tickets are $100 per person. Partnership Opportunities are available.
The celebration will take place at the Club Room at Schlafly Tap Room | 2100 Locust Street | St. Louis, MO 63103

November 2 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
From March-November, we offer low-cost drive-thru vaccine services on the first Saturday of the month at our Pet Resource Center (with the exception of July and September due to holiday). All drive-thru clinics are open to everyone – first come, first served and no appointment required. We are only able to see 100 pets total per clinic. Cash, credit or check accepted and must arrive in vehicle to participate.
Services and Pricing:
– Distemper/Parvo | Dog: $20
– Distemper | Cat: $20
– Rabies: $20
– Microchip: $15
– Flea Treatment: $10 per dose
As these events are extremely busy with a limited window of time, we can only provide same day proof/records for pet families needing rabies certification. For all other treatments, a full summary can be provided by request 7-10 days after the event. We just ask for your patience as all data from these events is manually entered by a small team of volunteers and staff. When requesting records, please contact (618) 687-8007, ext. 1 and leave a message. We will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

Bark for Bucks Glo Bingo
2024-10-05 18:00 - 22:00 | BelleVegas Bingo, 517 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, 62220, United States
Join Gateway Pet Guardians for the 2nd annual Bark for Bucks Glo Bingo on October 5, 2024. Proceeds from this event will support GPG’s ongoing efforts to keep pets with the people who love them and find loving homes for homeless pets. And this year marks our 20th Anniversary, which we are celebrating all year long! We will have some special prizes and fun games to celebrate.
Please note: only sponsor and VIP tables will have reserved tables. Individual ticket holders can sit at any of the tables that aren’t marked reserved.

October 5 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

16th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial golf Tournament
2024-09-23 10:30 - 19:30 | Norwood Hills Country Club, 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63121, United States
Please join us for the 16th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial Golf Tournament on September 23rd at Norwood Hills Country Club. All proceeds will benefit Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG). Ron loved animals, especially dogs, and GPG not only rescues dogs and cats in need, but also provides medical treatment, pet owner education, outreach programs, pet food drives, and a low-cost veterinary clinic at its Pet Resource Center.
The tournament once gain will have a $200,000 hole-in-one opportunity on the two courses, along with a $10,000 closest to the hold prize ($5,000 to the winner, $5,000 donated to GPG in winner’s name) on each course.
Mr. Ortyl was infamous for his generosity to others. Thanks to your generosity we can continue this tournament, raise funds for a GPG, and remember/honor a special man.

September 7 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

August 3 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-08-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

July 13 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-07-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

Food on the Move
2024-06-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Gateway Pet Guardians partners with the St. Louis Area Foodbank by providing an outreach/information table and limited cat and dog food at their mobile markets in St. Clair County. New in 2024, we are excited to announce that one of the community mobile markets will be at the Gateway Pet Resource the first Tuesday of every month!
About the Food on the Move mobile markets: This initiative is a direct service for individuals residing in areas that have limited access to healthy food and resources. The goal is to meet people where they are on a more regular basis to increase access and help eliminate transportation barriers.

June 1 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

May 4 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-05-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

2024 Slumber Pawty
2024-04-06 12:00 - 2024-04-07 12:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Join Gateway Pet Guardians for the best pawty around – the 2024 Slumber Pawty!
Date: April 6, 2024 at 12:00pm through April 7, 2024 at 12:00pm
Location: Gateway Pet Guardians, 725 N 15th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205

Spend a fun-filled 24 hours at the shelter with like-minded animal lovers! Remember the joy of slumber parties when you were younger? Staying up late, munching on junk food, playing silly games, and bonding with friends? Now, picture all of that excitement, but with an added twist—spending time with your favorite shelter pets! On Saturday, April 6th, I would love for you to join us for a one-of-a-kind event: the 24-Hour Shelter Slumber Pawty here at GPG. You won’t want to miss out on this unforgettable experience! Last year was my first time staying overnight and it was such a great experience and was very easy to get people to donate since I was staying in a shelter with a shelter pet.

April 6 Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2024-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
