by Janet Alderson | Jun 2, 2020 | 2020
Gateway Pet Guardians has spent years working with low income families in the Metro East St. Louis area, providing supplies and services to families with pets. Community programming has been put in place to help families access these resources, overcoming obstacles...
by Janet Alderson | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, COVID-19, Ways to get involved
On Wednesday, May 27th at 7 pm CST, Gateway Pet Guardians was invited to present in a webinar titled “Keeping Families Together: Pivoting Community Programming to Support People & Pets During COVID-19.” “Gateway Pet Guardians has spent years...
by Janet Alderson | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We would like to introduce you to this handsome lug, Gold. Over the weekend, Gold was shot multiple times. He has 3 bullet holes in his right shoulder, and an x-ray showed some shrapnel. His rear leg has one bullet wound but the bone is completely shattered....
by Janet Alderson | May 25, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, COVID-19, Ways to get involved
The Salvation Army is increasing efforts to meet human need. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the organization has evolved service delivery to ensure that immediate needs of community members, first responders, and government partners are met. As part of these...
by Janet Alderson | May 20, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
**WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOS** This past weekend we got a call from Animal Control about a dog that entered their facility in rough shape that was microchipped through our program. We helped track down the dog’s owner. She was so grateful to have found him, but he...
by Janet Alderson | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, COVID-19, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Meet Snow, isn’t she precious!? Snow hurt her little paw paw in hot grease late last week. COVID-19 has made it difficult to obtain veterinary appointments, as vets are implementing social distancing protocols and are booked out days and even weeks right...
by Janet Alderson | May 15, 2020 | 2020
Alisha Vianello, Program Director for GPG, has some tips for finally leaving your pet behind when you return to work. Also, how the pandemic has affected their work. Read more >>
by Alisha Vianello | May 14, 2020 | 2020, Adoptions
Adopting a new pet is an exciting time. Scrolling through websites, getting dog kisses at adoption events, happily clicking “add to cart” for collars and leashes and beds so you’ll be ready when you bring your new pet home. You finally find the right pet and submit an...
by Janet Alderson | May 13, 2020 | 2020, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Thanks to support from Best Friends Animal Society, Gateway Pet Guardians has been given the opportunity to pursue certification as a Service Enterprise through Points of Light. A Service Enterprise is an organization that strategically embeds volunteers and their...
by Janet Alderson | May 11, 2020 | 2020, Adoptions, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Happy Tails, Ways to Donate
Alana was found by a resident within our service area. At first glance, it was obvious she had experienced extreme trauma, in pain and with multiple wounds. Her finder took her to a local veterinarian, but her treatment plan was beyond what she could afford. She...
