Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-07 11:00 UTC | 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.

Toast and Tails - By Invite Only
2026-03-21 00:00 UTC | IL
We are excited to honor the dedication of donors who make our lifesaving work possible. Every dollar raised is another dog or cat saved! Want to learn more about this exclusive event? Please email Diana Pupillo, Development Director – diana@gatewaypets.org

Shelter Slumber Pawty
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Get the pawty started by locking in with us at Gateway’s Pet Resource Center Saturday April 18 to Sunday April 19th! Participants stay at the Pet Resource Center for a full 24 hours, lodging with sweet dogs and cats in their kennels!

How the Pawty Started

In 2017, Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG), located near St. Louis, Missouri, hosted the first Shelter Slumber Pawty. GPG asked staff and volunteers to spend 24 hours in kennels living side-by-side with shelter dogs while asking for donations. The entire event was live-streamed on social media, giving the public a glimpse into the lives of shelter animals. By the time the 24-hour Pawty was over, the team had raised over $30,000! The Shelter Slumber Pawty expanded in 2019 when 17 St. Louis area organizations came together to raise much-needed funds for the community.
In 2023, the first-ever International Shelter Slumber Pawty brought together over 40 shelters from four countries who collectively raised over $600,000! Since then, more organizations have participated to raise funds for homeless pets at their favorite shelter.

Want to Pawty with us? Email Haley Womick, Event & Development Specialist – haley@gatewaypets.org or call/text 314-365-5410

Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | IL

Give STL Day
2026-05-07 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
On May 7, 2026, donate to Gateway Pets and Support Your Favorite nonprofits in St Louis

The St. Louis Community Foundation’s Give STL Day celebrates and supports the nonprofits that make our region a wonderful place to call home.
Over the past decade, Give STL Day has raised more than $34 million for over one thousand local nonprofits.
Now, we’re getting ready for the next Give STL Day on May 7, 2026.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Early giving begins April 22nd!
On May7, Dine out at Syberg’s or Helen Fitzgeralds and Gateway Pet Guardians received 10% of the proceeds to contribute to our GiveSTL Day campaign!

Enigma Tattoo Event
2026-05-16 12:00 - 22:00 UTC | Enigma Tattoo, 6635 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO, 63130, United States
Get inked or pierced for a good cause helping homeless pets!
Enigma Tattoo is excited to host a flash tattoo & piercing event!
This event is open to the public and proceeds from the day will be going back to GPG. It lasts the entire time they are open- noon to 10 p.m.

Love Island themed Speed Dating (with dogs) Foster event!
2026-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
ENTER THE VILLA… IF YOU’RE READY TO FIND LOVE
Welcome to our Foster Speed Dating Event
Here’s how it works:

Meet our adoptable dogs, “Love Island” style (come in your best ~island~ get up!)
Go on mini speed dates with pups looking for their perfect foster match
Rank your favorites at the end
We’ll help you couple up with a foster, whether you’re just testing the waters or ready to commit!

No pressure. No awkward small talk. Just good vibes and VERY good dogs.
Whether you’re new to fostering or already in your foster era, this is your chance to:
Find your match
Save TWO lives (By fostering, you open up valuable space we desperately need for dogs
waiting for our help!)
Be someone’s whole world (even if it’s just for a little while)
Spaces are limited so you must sign up via the give butter link to participate! No walk-ins, please register to attend, (for free).

About the dogs: expect them to be on average 40 lbs+. This event is also for adult dogs only! Adult dogs in our system are pups 6 months and older, so there will not be young puppies in attendance. If you’re interested in fostering puppies specifically, please email placement@gatewaypets.org!

Lastly, we will not be able to accommodate dog to dog introductions during this event, so attendees cannot bring their resident dogs! We can accommodate dog introductions during our regular walk-in foster/adoption hours!

Catmas and Puppies in July Adoption Event!
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | K9 Garden, 4565 McRee Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Saturday, July 18, 2 – 4 PM, Gateway Pet Guardians is having our annual Catmas (and Puppies) in July adoption event at K9 Garden – 4565 McRee Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Puppies and kittens on site are $50 off the normal adoption fee.

Kittens normally $150 will be $100!
Puppies normally $250 will be $200!

Don’t miss out on all the adorable, adoptable puppies and kittens to make your family complete.

This adoption special applies to the kittens and puppies at the K9 Garden event only.

Free giveaways (toys, treats, food) available with adoption.

Beyond Rescue Campaign July 30-31
2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Beyond Rescue is Gateway Pet Guardians’ largest fundraiser of the year! Every year at the end of summer, we ask supporters to make a gift which will be matched 1:1 and even 2:1 thanks to generous sponsorships from Metro East Industries and more!
Throughout the fundraiser, we share stories that highlight our work from the past 12 months in the East Side Pet District. We share stories of hope and collaboration. Every donation made goes directly to our lifesaving work – all to help more dogs and cats needing veterinary care, finding homes for homeless pets and keeping pets with their families.
With every gift, you help us go ‘beyond’ a typical rescue by helping us go to the source of animal homelessness. Gateway Pet Guardians supports families so that everyone is fed, provided lifesaving health care, and reunited with families if they go missing!

Beyond Rescue Bash 2026
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 4 Hands Brewery, 1220 S 8th St (2nd Floor), St Louis, MO, 63104, United States
We’re Celebrating!

We invite you to join us for the exciting finale to our 36-hour fundraising campaign, Beyond Rescue.
Guests will enjoy:

puppy cuddles, raffles, and a silent auction
a complimentary drink* and light appetizers (additional food available for purchase)
a special acoustic performance by The Grooveliner
and an evening of community coming together to help pets and families in need.
Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation to help cover event costs.
Contact haley@gatewaypets.org or 618-687-8007 x 3 with questions.

Bark for Bucks Glo Bingo
2026-10-03 | BelleVegas Bingo, 517 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, 62220, United States
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Mark your calendars because on October 3rd, we Glow! Everyone’s favorite Bingo night is here! Join us at Bellevegas Bingo Hall in Belleville, Illinois on Saturday October 3rd!

Giving Tuesday
2026-12-01 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Giving Tuesday returns this year as a nationwide day of charitable giving, encouraging donations and volunteer work after a long weekend of holiday shopping. Every Tuesday after Thanksgiving/Black Friday, people are encouraged to donate to their favorite chairities.
Every gift made on Giving Tuesday is matched! Learn more about our lifesaving work at www.gatewaypets.org
