by Janet Alderson | Feb 27, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Ways to get involved
Tragedy struck Letitia’s East St. Louis home a little over a week ago when her house caught fire. Sadly, she lost two kittens in the blaze, but was able to save one cat, Furball. We heard about Letitia in the local newspaper, and couldn’t imagine the devastation and...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 17, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Yesterday, we received a call from a concerned pet owner. Her mama dog, Bella, had a gaping wound on her belly. We had previously helped her family find homes for Bella’s puppies, and when we heard she needed help we didn’t hesitate. Hillside Animal Hospital fit Bella...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 16, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Earlier this week, we received a call from a frantic pet owner concerned about his dog. She went into labor 24 hours earlier, and still hadn’t given birth to her puppies yet. They had taken the dog, Zena, to the vet for an examination and received a quote for $1,200...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Feb 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
She’s known for her stunning brown locks, piercing eyes and standout ears, but we wanted to know what lies beneath Mama Heart’s striking exterior. So GPG News spent some time with “Mama” to discover what makes this lady tick! GPG News:...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 1, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, Ways to get involved
East St. Louis is a ‘resource desert,’ with no veterinary clinics and few pet supply/grocery stores available to obtain pet food. Even if residents are financially able to care for their pets, there are few resources within the community they can rely on. The Gateway...