Gateway Pet Guardians

Bark for Bucks Bingo
2023-11-11 18:15 - 22:00 UTC | IL
For the first time since the pandemic, Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) is bringing Bingo back! Join us for the newly named Bark for Bucks Bingo on November 11, 2023. Proceeds from this event will support the ongoing efforts of GPG to keep pets with the people who love them and find loving homes for homeless pets.
Doors open at 6:15 PM and the games start at 7:00 PM. Bingo event includes a silent auction, raffles, and cash bar. You can bring your own snacks!
Individuals tickets are $25. VIP tables are $225.
Bingo is taking place at:
Elks Lodge
9480 Old Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208

THANK YOU! to our sponsors: Bill & Teresa Hutton, Whitney in the City, Conner Roofing, Auffenberg Dealer Group, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC, HSGW Insurance Services, Morrison Plumbing Heating, Air, and Electrical.

Sponsorships are still available!

See the Sponsorship Packet Benefits and Details

November 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-11-04 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.

October 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-10-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

15th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial Golf Tournament
2023-09-25 10:30 - 18:00 | Norwood Hills Country Club, 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63121, United States
Please join us on September 25th for the 15th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial Golf Tournament at Norwood Hills Country Club!
This tournament was initiated in 2008, a year after Ron passed away, as a way to honor, remember, and thank him for his incredible generosity to others. He loved golf and was a life-long member at Norwood so the location is meaningful – plus it offers two courses which we fortunately need to accommodate all the teams.
Ron also loved animals, especially dogs. This year, as well as several previous, Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) will be the recipient of the funds raised.
This year’s golf tournament will raise funds for GPG’s work including animal rescue, medical treatments, pet owner education and resources like a pet food pantry, and a low-cost veterinary clinic to serve pets and their people in Metro East St. Louis.
To register or contact the event organizer go to https://gatewaypets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-15th-Annual-Ron-Ortyl-Memorial-Golf-Tournament.pdf
Prizes:
A player from both the East and West course will go home with 5K. Metro East Industries donates 20K to the tournament – a 10K prize for each of the two holes selected – with 5K given to the closest to the hole winner and 5K donated to GPG in that player’s name.
A 200k hole-in-one opportunity on both courses which adds a lot of excitement and anticipation the day of the event. It has happened once and we would love to see someone make another ‘shot of a lifetime.’
Schedule of Events:
10:30 AM – Registration
11:00 AM – Lunch
12:00 PM – Shotgun Start
Dinner, Auction and Awards immediately following Scramble
Cost:
$200 Per Person – Includes lunch, golf, drinks on the course, and dinner.
$45 per person – if you would like to attend dinner only.
Sponsorship Info:
Dinner Sponsor – $1,000 and $2,000
Lunch Sponsor – $500 and $1,000
Beverage Sponsor – $500
Hole Sponsor – $200
Monetary Donations, Raffle, and Auction Items are greatly appreciated.
Location:
East and West Course
1 Norwood Hills Country Club Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63121

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

Beyond Rescue 2023
2023-08-17 - 2023-08-18 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States
Beyond Rescue 2023 Partnership Packet
Check out our Sponsorship Packet for this year’s Beyond Rescue, August 17 – 18!
Partner with us for this unique, 30-hour virtual event!
Contact Diana Pupillo to partner with us and learn more about this event in supporting pets and their people in Metro East St. Louis. Email diana@gatewaypets.org or call at 618-687-8007 ext 715

August 2023 Drive-Thru Clinic
2023-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Pet Resource Center, 725 N 15th St, East St. Louis, IL, 62205, United States

Empty the Shelters
2023-07-08 10:00 - 14:00 | 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

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.
