by Janet Alderson | Mar 2, 2016 | 2016, Fostering, Ways to get involved
Fostering a rescued animal is truly one of the most rewarding experiences anyone could imagine. The process of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming a dog, and seeing the transformation from rescue to adoption, is magical beyond words. We have dozens of foster...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Mar 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Meet Connor ~ the sweetest puppy ever! Connor has a wish: he hopes to be able to walk, run, and play like other puppies. Nine-week-old Connor was born with Swimmers Syndrome. As a result of weak muscles in the rear limbs, “swimmers” are generally unable to stand at...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 25, 2016 | 2016, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Ways to get involved
A few months ago, Butch was attacked by some dogs in his backyard. His family couldn’t afford the vet care needed, so the vet called GPG. We were very happy to step in and help this family using our East St. Louis Pet Crisis Fund. Butch is back to his happy self,...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Feb 22, 2016 | 2016, Adoptions, Happy Tails
There’s nothing quite like the love between a boy and his dog. This sentiment comes to life as you watch “Jay” and his dog Hank play together. But what you can’t see that is their relationship is more than just playing fetch or tug-of-war. Aside from being...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 18, 2016 | 2016, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
This is the story of Rocky, a community pet that Gateway Pet Guardians volunteers had the privilege of meeting. Rocky became very sick, and his owner couldn’t afford the vet care he needed. Sadly, Rocky’s prognosis was not good; but GPG helped his mom through one of...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Feb 15, 2016 | 2016, Adoptions, Matchmaker
These days if you’re looking for love it can be as easy as going online or downloading an app for your phone. “Matchmaker” websites and apps are everywhere. People have access to countless resources like Match.com, E-Harmony, and Tinder. Even FARMERS have their own...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 11, 2016 | 2016, Adoption Events
Warm kisses and cuddly nights…they call it puppy love. For PSOP at SWIC, puppy love is a thing to celebrate. They did so with a day of dancing to Country and Western tunes. And, of course, a Puppy Love Dance isn’t complete without, well… PUPPIES! PSOP is a...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 3, 2016 | 2015, Community outreach, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
The numbers are in. In 2015, Gateway Pet Guardians’ Spay/Neuter Program sterilized 88 dogs and 97 cats for residents in the East St. Louis community. We sterilized 185 animals total, and helped 91 families in the process. We’ve spent years battling the...
by Profile Coordinator | Jan 21, 2016 | 2015, Health and Wellness, Rescued Animals
Every week, awesome volunteer, Megan B., puts together a tip for our fosters and volunteers! This week, we wanted to share it with our FB friends with the cold weather we’re seeing in St. Louis! We hope you enjoyed it! Stay warm! P.S. Sweet Pageant is available...
by Janet Alderson | Dec 10, 2015 | 2015
As the most famous orphan of all time, Annie knows a few things about feeling alone and abandoned. She knows how it feels to watch families look, smile, and pass by without a word. She knows how it feels to be told you’re not the “right fit for our family”. So as a...
