by Janet Alderson | Mar 21, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19
We get it. This whole “self-quarantine” and “social distancing” thing can be hard. It can be isolating and lonely. But it doesn’t have to be! Now, more than ever, we would LOVE to see one of our adoptable dogs make their way into your...
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
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 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 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...
by Jill Henke | Mar 12, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Fostering, Press Releases, Ways to get involved
March 12, 2020 (Saint Louis, MO) – As Covid-19 concerns spread across the St. Louis region, a local animal shelter is also taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of their staff, volunteers and pets in their care. The most immediate need is temporary foster homes...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 11, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We would like to introduce you to Red. Red isn’t pregnant–he isn’t overweight. He’s in congestive heart failure. His dad called our hotline concerned about his bloated condition and we asked him to visit our facility. He carried him through the...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 11, 2020 | 2020, Animal Rescues, Cats, East St. Louis, Rescued Animals
Yesterday, we received a frantic call from a community member about a cat in distress in her basement. She didn’t own a cat. 🤷♀️ Somehow, this little stinker got trapped down there! Thinking he would be feral, we baited and set a trap. It only took seconds, and...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 11, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We’d like to introduce you all to a very special pupper named Precious. Her family reached out to us for help, and we’re honored to have gotten the call! Precious was bit as a puppy and has a few mangled legs to show for it. While wasn’t experiencing daily pain,...
