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From the Desk of… the Animal Care Director

From the Desk of… the Animal Care Director

by Admin | Jun 11, 2019 | 2019, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Volunteering, Ways to get involved

HELLO! MY name is Trey Cavazos. I am the new Animal Care Director at Gateway Pet Guardians and the newest member of the family. I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with a great bunch of individuals. The experience so far has been wonderful. Every single...
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Smoky’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Smoky’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Jun 4, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

While playing with his tiny human friends, 10-week-old Smoky injured both of his front legs. He couldn’t walk or put pressure on them, so his family rushed him to the vet. The x-rays shared a devastating prognosis–he fractured both legs at the growth plates,...
Supporting Pets in the Summer Months: How YOU Can Help!

Supporting Pets in the Summer Months: How YOU Can Help!

by Janet Alderson | May 30, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, Ways to get involved

Welcome, summer! We are excited for the warmer weather and longer days, but summer also marks some unique challenges for our furry friends in the Metro East. We’ve already seen an increase in cases of fleas and fly strikes, and we could use your help to provide some...
ASPCA Grants $2,500 to Fund Emergency Veterinary Care for Community Pets

ASPCA Grants $2,500 to Fund Emergency Veterinary Care for Community Pets

by Janet Alderson | May 22, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

Gateway Pet Guardians received a very special announcement from our friends at the ASPCA. The nonprofit organization awarded a $2,500 grant to Gateway Pet Guardians to be used towards our East Side Pet Crisis Fund, a fund created to assist families in the Metro East...
From the Desk of… the Program Director

From the Desk of… the Program Director

by Jill Henke | May 17, 2019 | 2019, East St. Louis, Fostering, Our Shelter, Volunteering, Ways to get involved

GPG staff and volunteers recently attended Purina’s Adoption Options workshop As we embark on this incredible journey to opening Gateway Pet Guardian’s Community Pet Resource Center in East St. Louis,  the one word that comes to mind is CULTURE SHIFT. I will...
Maddie’s Fund Grants $5,000 to Fund Life-Saving Extreme Weather Action Plan

Maddie’s Fund Grants $5,000 to Fund Life-Saving Extreme Weather Action Plan

by Janet Alderson | May 16, 2019 | 2019, Cold Weather, Community outreach, Ways to get involved

We have an exciting announcement! Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, has awarded Gateway Pet Guardians an Innovation Grant for $5,000 to be used to save...
From the Desk of… THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

From the Desk of… THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

by Admin | May 10, 2019 | 2019, East St. Louis, Giving Guardians, Our Shelter, Ways to Donate

Becoming part of the Gateway Pet Guardians team was one of the best choices I have ever made. This organization is filled with the MOST compassionate people, who truly go beyond rescue (#beyondrescue) everyday to keep pets with the people who love them. We also aim to...
A Beautiful Family Portrait

A Beautiful Family Portrait

by Janet Alderson | May 3, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

This family portrait was taken on a sunny day in April. Gorgeous green grass, budding flowers, bright smiles, laughter and love for their pets radiated from the family as they doted on their dogs. It was beautiful. But four months prior, we were unsure if this family...
From the Desk of… THE COMMUNITY DIRECTOR

From the Desk of… THE COMMUNITY DIRECTOR

by Janet Alderson | Apr 26, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

We met Leon a few years ago. He had eight Shih Tzus at the time. He signed up for spay/neuter, but as he puts it, “It wasn’t a priority for me.” We had trouble reaching him for his appointments so we moved on in the long list of pets in our queue. A...
Banfield Foundation Grants $7,500 to Fund Emergency Veterinary Care for Community Pets

Banfield Foundation Grants $7,500 to Fund Emergency Veterinary Care for Community Pets

by Janet Alderson | Apr 24, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

We recently received a very special announcement from our friends at the Banfield Foundation. The nonprofit organization awarded a $7,500 grant to Gateway Pet Guardians to be used towards our East Side Pet Crisis Fund! This fund was created in 2014 to assist families...
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