by Janet Alderson | Sep 5, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
A few months ago, we received a call from Diamond’s mom. Diamond had gotten attacked by another dog in the neighborhood, and had a severe injury on her leg. Thankfully, we were able to help Diamond and her family with our East Side Pet Crisis Fund, a fund...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 31, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
This past weekend, we met this gorgeous pup named King. His dad was worried because he had an open wound on his neck that showed signs of infection. We were able to help King and his family thanks to our East Side Pet Crisis Fund. King was able to visit the vet, get...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 28, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Our community outreach volunteers were out in full force this weekend, delivering supplies and resources to pet owners in the Metro East. We met dozens of families, but there is one in particular that stood out, because it represents the importance of the work we do...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 25, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
We have exciting news! The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Petco, will be granting more than $750,000 to animal welfare organizations like ours during their annual Holiday Wishes campaign. We have a chance to win $100,000, but we need your help! Your role is...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
In May 2017, we were introduced to this adorable pup named Peanut. He had decided to rummage through the garbage and ate either a chicken bone or corn cob, and had an obstruction, requiring a visit to the emergency vet. His family was so worried, and they called...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
On Saturday, the Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House hosted a back to school celebration for residents in the Metro East. The event was hosted at their facility at 1045 State Street in East St. Louis. There were plenty of activities on-site, including live...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 15, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Thanks to our East Side Pet Crisis Fund, we were able to help adorable Daisy Mae and her family after she got hit by a car. We just dropped her off at home this evening after surgery to repair her injury, and she was so happy to see her family! This fund helps low...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 10, 2017 | 2017, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Foster Feature, Fostering, Fundraisers, Rescued Animals, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Alone along the roadside, in pain and hopeless. That was Tack’s reality upon rescue. But his entire future changed when he became an official member of the Gateway Pet Guardians family. Learn more about Tack’s journey from his foster mom, Amy Jenkins, by...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Aug 3, 2017 | 2017, Animal Rescues, East St. Louis, Press Releases
67 PETS RESCUED IN 4 WEEKS East St. Louis, IL, August 1, 2017 –In the month of July, temperatures in the East St. Louis metropolitan area topped 97 degrees for 13 days making it unbearable for humans and dangerous for animals to be outside. During this heat wave,...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 30, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Anne and Greg Halvachs have been fostering for Gateway Pet Guardians for over seven years. They are an incredible team, and have saved countless lives. They recently welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Violet, into their lives. Anne has a special message for her...
