Gateway Pet Guardians

Empty the Shelters
2023-07-08 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Join us every Saturday and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of July for our Empty the Shelters event in partnership with Bissel. The adoption fee for shelter pets is only $50 on these walk-in days!
Saturday Walk-in hours: 10 AM to 2 PM.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Walk-in hours: 3 to 5 PM

July 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-07-08 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.

June 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-06-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

May 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-05-06 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: $15
– Distemper | Cat: $15
– Rabies: $15
– 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.

Healing Hearts Yappy Hour
2023-04-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Join us Thursday, April 13th for a fun and informative Yappy Hour, where you will hear GPG veterinarians Dr. Ed Migneco and Dr. Sarah Frei talk about the importance of heartworm prevention and the heartworm cases they see here at GPG on a daily basis. You will also have the chance to bid on some fun auction items, meet a GPG dog or two, and enjoy light appetizers and drinks. RSVP here.
By participating in any events planned and controlled by Gateway Pets, you agree to the following:
– No outside pets permitted.
– Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

FREE Peel Wood Fired Pizza (O'Fallon, IL)
2023-04-02 11:00 - 18:00 | Peel Wood Fired Pizza – O’Fallon, IL, 104 S Cherry St, O'Fallon, IL, 62269, United States
Have you heard? Our friends at Morrison Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical are celebrating a month-long partnership with GPG with FREE pizza on Sunday, April 2nd from 11am-6pm at Peel Wood Fired Pizza in O’Fallon, IL! For each individual, couple or family that comes to the restaurant that day to donate supplies or make a monetary donation, Morrison will pay for one large pizza and two large, non-alcoholic beverages – up to $5,000 total.

*Valid at Peel Wood Fired Pizza – O’Fallon, IL location only.

April 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-04-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

Puppy Palooza Snuggle Pawty
2023-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Come crash our shelter slumber pawty and snuggle some adorable puppies! For $25/person or $50/family (up to 6 people), enjoy cupcakes, drinks, raffle baskets and all the puppy snuggles! Cash, credit or check accepted (pay at time of entry).
SURPRISE PAWTY! Mama Bessie and her puppy, Birdie, will reunite after being separated for two whole weeks! Bessie needs solo time to rest and recover from her surgery. The happy reunion is tentatively scheduled for 2:30pm.
By participating in any events planned and controlled by Gateway Pets, you agree to the following:
– No outside pets permitted.
– Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

Shelter Slumber Pawty
2023-03-25 12:00 - 2023-03-26 12:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Starting noon on Sat. March 25, we are officially kicking off our Shelter Slumber Pawty, but our pre-pawty is on like Donkey Kong! This collaborative fundraising event encourages animal advocates to spend 24 hours at our Pet Resource Center – eating, sleeping and pawtying with shelter pets while raising money and awareness for participating shelters like Gateway Pets (GPG). Thanks to our oh-so generous sponsors Metro East Industries, Carol House Furniture and an anonymous donor, your gift will be DOUBLED starting today – for every $1 donated, GPG receives $2!
Spotlight Your Business AND Support Shelter Pets in Need! Help keep the pawty going while promoting your business! Check out our pawsome sponsorship opportunities here. For questions, contact Diana Pupillo, Development Director, at diana@gatewaypets.org or 618.687.8007, ext. 715.
How the Pawty Started! GPG hosted the first-ever Shelter Slumber Pawty in 2017. In an effort to raise awareness and money for shelter animals, 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 was up, the team had raised over $30,000! In 2018, another area organization, Belleville Area Humane Society, joined and together, we raised over $50,000! This event exploded in 2019 when 17 organizations came together raise much-needed funds for community animals in need. Since 2017, the Shelter Slumber Pawty has raised over $600,000!
By participating in any events planned and controlled by Gateway Pets, you agree to the following:
– No outside pets permitted.
– Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

March 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

Holiday Bazaar 2022
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
We invite volunteers, fosters, adopters and supporters to join us for the culmination of the WHY Holiday Campaign and to celebrate the holiday season at our second annual Holiday Bazaar at our Pet Resource Center! We hope you will come enjoy all the HOWLiday fun:

Meet adoptable pets
Create holiday decorations in the kid’s craft corner
Treat yourself to hot chocolate and cookies
Shop our low-cost Pet Retail Store (extended hours!)
Tour our Pet Resource Center
Learn about our services and programming like becoming a lifesaving foster to pets in need
Raffle and attendance prizes!

Attendees are allowed to bring outside pets, but you will be asked to show proof of current vaccinations and all dogs must be on a leash. Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy can be found here.

November 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
We offer low-cost drive-thru vaccine services for pets throughout the year on the first Saturday of the month at our Pet Resource Center (with the exception of July and September due to holiday).
Services and Pricing:
Distemper/Parvo | Dog: $15
Distemper | Cat: $15
Rabies: $15
Microchip: $15
Flea Treatment: $10 per dose
First come, first served – no appointment required (we are only able to see 100 pets total per clinic).

October 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-10-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

14th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial Golf Tournament
2022-09-26 10:30 - 20:00 | Norwood Hills Country Club, 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63121, United States
The annual golf tournament that has supported our pet welfare community for over a decade is back! To date, this tournament has raised over $465,000 for our pet welfare community and participation remains strong. The price of the event is $200 per person, which includes lunch, golf, drinks on the course (dinner only is $45 per person). For more information or to register as a participant, contact Cindy Tampow at 618.420.0722 or rjotourney@metroeastinc.com. Deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 16. Schedule of events and sponsorship information here.

Field Day Frolick | Beyond Rescue 2022
2022-09-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
– Adoptable dogs
– Pet contests
– Games & Challenges
– Raffle
– Pet Supply Sales
This family and dog-friendly event will have games, vendors, food/drink, adoptable pets and more! Additionally, our friends at Yoga Buzz are also hosting an hour of yoga benefitting our pet welfare community, which starts at 10am. Come for yoga and stay for all the field day fun! Yoga tickets are only $10 and can be purchased here.
All outside dogs must have proof of current vaccinations and be on a leash. Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.
Do you want to join the Beyond Rescue movement? Your support plays a vital part in ensuring resources are accessible and affordable for our pet welfare community. Join us as a fundraising ambassador or supporter at gatewaypets.org/beyondrescue. For more information, contact Diana Pupillo, Development Director at 618.687.8007, ext. 715 or diana@gatewaypets.org.

Yoga Buzz benefitting Gateway Pet Guardians
2022-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Our friends at Yoga Buzz are hosting an hour of yoga at our Pet Resource Center with 100 percent of the proceeds going back to helping our pet welfare community! Yoga will be outdoors in our yard right before our Field Day Frolick event. Come for yoga and stay to check out vendors, games/activities and adoptable dogs + cats! Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased here. Make sure to purchase tickets in advance as we anticipate this event selling out!

September 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-09-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

August 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-08-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

Pet Supply Sale and Adoption Event
2022-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 23 from 11am-1pm for a Pet Supply Sale and Adoption Event at our Pet Resource Center! Shop deals at our low-cost pet supply retail store (extended hours!) & sidewalk sale. We will also have on-site cat and kitten adoptions – $25 adult cats (6 months and older). The special price (originally $75) will be honored July 22-25. Kittens are $125 + buy one, get one half off!
By participating in any events planned and controlled by Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG), you agree to the following:
– All outside dogs and cats must have proof of current vaccinations and all dogs must be on a leash.
– Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

Gateway Grizzlies Bark in the Park at GCS Ballpark
2022-07-13 17:45 - 22:00 | GCS Credit Union Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd, Sauget, IL, 62206, United States
It’s Bark in the Park Night at GCS Credit Union Ballpark! Join us for a barktastic evening filled with fun, as the Gateway Grizzlies take on the Washington Wild Things. Tickets are $10 ($6 goes back to GPG!). We will be on-site with adoptable pups and Mon-Clair Animal Hospital will be sponsoring a dog leash giveaway (available to guests while supplies last). Game time is at 6:45pm with gates opening for entry at 5:45pm.

June 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-06-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

May 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

Open House and Pet Supply Sidewalk Sale
2022-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 23 from 11am-1pm for an Open House and Pet Supply Sidewalk Sale at our Pet Resource Center! We hope you will come enjoy all the FURbulous fun:

Meet adoptable pets – adoption specials! First 15 adult dog adoptions – free!
FREE dog topical flea preventative, dog beds and more! Shop deals at our low-cost pet supply retail store (extended hours!) & sidewalk sale.
Raffle and attendance prizes!
Tour our Pet Resource Center
Learn about our services and programming like becoming a life-saving foster for pets in need.!

By participating in any events planned and controlled by Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG), you agree to the following:

All outside dogs and cats must have proof of current vaccinations and all dogs must be on a leash.
Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy is available here.

Healing Hearts and Give STL Day
2022-04-20 - 2022-05-05 | IL
April is Heartworm Awareness Month and we are asking for your help to raise much needed funds for our dogs with heartworms! Last year, we took in and treated around 120 dogs with heartworms. Veterinary care for these dogs is not cheap, but we are dedicated to saving each and every one of them! To help these pups receive the life-saving treatment they need, we are asking pet lovers to join our fundraising team for our annual “Healing Hearts” campaign! Each fundraiser who hits their $500 goal will receive an exclusive family and/or pet photo shoot in our pawsome photography room.
The campaign kicks off on April 20th and ends on May 5th, which will culminate in a local annual day of giving event, Give STL Day. If you are unfamiliar with peer-to-peer fundraising or feel you will have trouble raising funds, we will be there every step of the way to help you meet your $500 goal. From our experience, we have found that it’s really easy to raise money for heartworm positive dogs by simply sharing stories (which we provide!) of heartworm positive dogs we have helped on your social media. There is also Facebook group exclusive to Healing Heart fundraisers. When you combine it with Give STL Day‘s resources and charity prizes, it’s a win-win!
If you are interested in joining our fundraising team, email Alisha Vianello, Executive Director at alisha@gatewaypets.org. If you are interested in sponsoring this life-saving event, email Diana Pupillo, Development Director at diana@gatewaypets.org.

April 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-04-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

March 2022 Drive-Thru Clinic
2022-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

2022 St. Louis Area Shelter Slumber Pawty Presented by Purina
2022-03-05 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
It’s time to pawty! Several local animal shelters and rescue organizations, including Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) have once again come together for the St. Louis Area Shelter Slumber Pawty Presented by Purina. Starting March 5 at noon, participants are invited to attend an in-person shelter sleepover or to join in virtually from home. For 24 hours, in-person participants commit to raising $1,000 and for those at home virtually, GPG offers the option to raise at least $500. All participants will have their own unique link through MightyCause, which will redirect back to this page.
This collaborative event between 17 organizations aims to raise money for the operating expenses associated with intake and adoption, generate awareness for lifesaving programming and showcase the partnership between the many local organizations and supporters. During the event, both in-person and virtual participants are encouraged to share stories of their shelter or foster friend. Sharing fun photos and videos in pajamas is not mandatory, but highly recommended : ) Follow all the fun on Facebook March 5-6.

New Year for the Strays Virtual Trivia Night 2022
2022-01-14 19:00 - 22:00 | IL
Join in virtually for the 19th annual New Year For The Strays trivia night! Trivia starts at 7pm via Zoom. The evening includes trivia, raffles and a silent auction. Each ticket package is per household and allows one participant from the household to submit responses. Register and learn more here.

Holiday Bazaar
2021-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
We invite volunteers, fosters, adopters and supporters to join us for the culmination of the WHY Holiday Campaign and to celebrate the holiday season at our first-ever Holiday Bazaar at our Pet Resource Center! We hope you will come enjoy all the HOWLiday fun:

Meet adoptable pets
Strike a pose with a pup at our Winter Wonderland photo station
Create holiday decorations in the kid’s craft corner
Treat yourself to hot chocolate and cookies
Shop our low-cost Pet Retail Store (extended hours!)
Tour our Pet Resource Center
Learn about our services and programming like becoming a lifesaving foster to pets in need
Make a donation and take home an item from our Pet Supply Marketplace, which include beds, cat trees, GPS tracking collars, pet steps and more!
Raffle and attendance prizes!

Attendees are allowed to bring outside pets, but you will be asked to show proof of current vaccinations and all dogs must be on a leash. Masks covering nose and mouth are required for entry. Photographs and/or video will be taken at all events. More information regarding our event policy can be found here.

WHY Holiday Virtual Campaign
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-04 | IL
‘Tis the season of giving and sharing with family and friends! It’s time to share WHY you are a supporter, volunteer or foster for our pet welfare community. Your generosity will help cover the cost of veterinary care for our pet welfare community. Could there be a better gift for the holidays? For more information and to sign-up, visit gatewaypets.org/why.
