by Janet Alderson | Jan 23, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Surprises are right around every corner when working with the community. Last Monday, volunteers were almost finished making their scheduled stops, when they saw a very pregnant female dog on the side of the road. They slowed down and tried to coax her to the car. She...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 22, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Happy Tails
From forever mom Ellen Moeller: “My family and I foster-to-adopted Prodigy shortly before Christmas and officially adopted her in early January. Our previous dog had crossed the Rainbow Bridge a couple months prior and we weren’t necessarily looking to...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 22, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
In September of 2000, Beth Ferry became a police officer in Belleville, IL. Almost a year and a half later, she became a detective. One of her first cases was a dog named Patches that was thrown and ended up having a broken leg. This case was life-changing for Beth,...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 16, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Last April, Gateway Pet Guardians received a call from a Washington Park fire chief about a German Shepherd dumped in the area. She was thin and needed help. We named her Pia, and she became a part of the Gateway Pet Guardians family. Shortly after her rescue, we...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 16, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals
Who doesn’t love a happy ending!? We want to take this opportunity to share some of the happily ever afters our adoptables have experienced! Check out the videos below to learn more about their journeys. Gladys Gladys was rescued from the euthanasia list...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 4, 2017 | 2016, Community outreach, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
The numbers are in! In 2016, the Gateway Pet Guardians’ Spay/Neuter Program sterilized a total of 277 animals and helped 129 families. This number includes 150 community cats, 23 pet cats, and 104 dogs. In addition to the spay/neuter surgeries, the program vaccinated...
by Janet Alderson | Dec 27, 2016 | 2016, Cats, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
When in college, it’s difficult to make a commitment to a pet for life. Which is why Theresa Jackson and her roommates decided to try fostering homeless pets. In doing so, they saved the life of Mr. Sammy, an adorable gray cat that has stolen their hearts! Mr. Sammy...
by Janet Alderson | Dec 22, 2016 | 2016, Giving Guardians, Rescued Animals, Ways to Donate
Gateway Pet Guardians has so many success stories, thanks to donors and supporters who believe that every dog deserves a chance. At Gateway Pet Guardians, our mission is to end animal homelessness in the Metro East. To do this, we need your help! Please join our...
by Janet Alderson | Dec 12, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
About a month ago, Judi Sater noticed a call out to GPG’s fosters for help. Several small-breed dogs and puppies were rescued from a breeding situation, and GPG wanted to help, but they needed foster families to help care for the rescued dogs. Judi loves little dogs,...
by Janet Alderson | Dec 12, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
In early November we met Clay, an adorable little puppy who had been hit by a car. He was owned by a community member who couldn’t afford his care, so he surrendered him over to Gateway Pet Guardians so he could receive the veterinary care he desperately needed. Clay...
