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 I am a female Laborador Retriever/ Beagle mix. I'm considered "medium" in size (26 - 60 pounds).
I was found wandering the streets with another little girl that is probably my daughter. Each day, I would wait for my rescuers to come and take me home. It finally happened and I couldn't be happier! I love belly rubs and giving kisses. I am so thankful to be off the streets and in a home that loves me.
Em is approximately 1-1/2 years old and a wonderful girl! She is spayed and house broken. Em is also crate trained, up to date on shots, and good with cats! Em is one smart cookie! She will be a perfect addition to your family.
Puppy smooches,
Em
For more information on Em or any of the other Gateway Pet Guardian animals available for adoption, click here. |
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What's on your mind?
A letter from Tara Kenny, Education/Volunteer Committee Member |
 I began volunteering with Gateway Pet Guardians about four years ago. I learned about GPG in 2007 from Executive Director Jamie Case. Jamie and I used to work together and as she became more involved with the group, I couldn't resist when she asked me to help out at adoption events! Now, here I am today, currently wearing many "little" hats with this group. I am an administrative assistant to Jamie Case, part of both the Education and Volunteer Committees, assist at some of our adoption events, and a lot of "behind the scenes" work, such as entering each adoptable pet into our online database. Animal rescue has become a huge passion of mine, all thanks to this amazing organization!
When I first began volunteering, I had a hard time seeing the dogs coming off the street battered, bruised, and broken. It was not something I was used to seeing on a daily basis. I am not entirely sure I will ever "get over" seeing things like this, but I've changed my mindset to look past it and know what the future holds for these precious, loving animals. And this is exactly the image GPG is currently transitioning to - POSITIVITY! Rescue groups worldwide use the negativity of photography and wording to get the "sympathy vote" ... Gateway Pet Guardians used to be one of them; however, you will begin to see a change in many aspects of our organization - effective immediately!
Positive photos, biographies, media/advertising, adoptable pet inquiry responses, and more will all be on the forefront of our rescue from now on. Positive thoughts create positive outcomes. Our rescued animals deserve the most positive way of life possible. Gateway Pet Guardians is going to make sure they get just that - a positively happy, healthy, and WONDERFUL life!
If you are looking to work with animals in a positive setting, become a volunteer! For more information about volunteering, click here. |
ADOPTED! Pet Spotlight
Meet Mac (formerly Zanzabar) |
 I found Mac (formerly Zanzabar) online at Petfinder when I started the search for a companion for my older dog, Lucy. From the first time Mac came to visit with his foster mom, Julie, I knew he was going to be a great addition to our family. He is so full of life and such an adventurer. Mac is actually short for MacGyver, which is what we renamed him because we felt like he was so daring.
Mac is always the comedian and brings a lot of joy to our lives. One of his favorite games is to "unmake" the bed, tossing off blankets and pillows with gusto. He also has quite a knack for leaping down stairs and from one piece of furniture to another. But perhaps his most endearing feature is his enormous set of ears. He makes me laugh every day and reminds me not to take life too seriously.
~ Emily
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December 3 - 4, 2011
Third Annual Holiday Magic
Join us for the Third Annual St. Louis Holiday Magic on December 3 - 4, 2011 at the Edward Jones Dome. Hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Holiday Magic is a family-friendly show featuring such entertaining options as: trackless train rides; live entertainment; shopping; full-scale carnival rides; photo opportunities with Santa; and of course pet adoptions!
December 10 - 11, 2011
Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar
Purina Farms
Come out to the Purina Farms Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free parking and admission!
For more information, including directions, click here!
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Dedicated Volunteer of the Month!
Karinna Lozano |
 I learned about Gateway Pet Guardians through my employer. My company was sponsoring a trivia night benefitting GPG and I attended a presentation by GPG Executive Director, Jamie Case, one afternoon. I felt an instant connection to GPG since for more than eight years, I have been supporting animal shelters and rescue groups in my country - Peru, South America.
I recently joined GPG's Associate Board to help with fundraising events so we are able to continue rescuing more dogs! I have also begun to volunteer at events as time permits. The experience is invaluable. There are a lot of people that want to help but they don't know how. As volunteers, our job is to explain the different options that they might have!!
It doesn't matter if you have a full-time job or family commitments - there is always something that you can do to help. As an example, I am currently doing a candy fundraiser at work sellling $1,00 candy bars!! There is no such thing as an activity or idea being "too small." Every little bit counts when we are talking about helping animals. For more information on opportunities to get involved with Gateway Pet Guardians, visit our website! |
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Our monthly newsletter is received by over 1200 local opt-in recipients and is growing daily. In an effort to connect with our partners who offer pet related services with our friends who need them, we offer advertising space in our monthly e-newsletter. As a 501c3 organization, all payments for advertising space are considered donations and are tax deductible.
$50 donation - one month sponsorship
$200 donation
6 month committment - get 2 months FREE
$360 donation
12 month commitment - get 3 months FREE
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ADOPT. |
Adoption Events
12.3.11 10am - 7pm
Holiday Magic
Edward Jones Dome
St. Louis
12.4.11 Noon - 6pm
Holiday Magic
Edward Jones Dome
St. Louis
12.10.11 10am - 4pm
Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar
Purina Farms
Gray Summit, MO
12.11.11 10am - 4pm
Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar
Purina Farms
Gray Summit, MO
Click here for our events calendar |
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Holiday
Giving |
The Gateway Pet Guardians 2012 Calendar makes a great gift for the animal lover on your list. Click here to get yours today! While you're there, please be sure to check out the businesses who have shopping programs that benefit Gateway Pet Guardians.
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Do you have Gateway Pet Guardians on your holiday shopping list, but aren't sure what they are in need of? Great news! GPG now has an
Amazon.com Wish List.
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A Thirty One consultant has set up a fundraiser now through January 27 where 20% of your purchase will be donated to Gateway Pet Guardians. This is a great way to purchase some gifts and give back at the same time! Click here to view the online catalog.
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East St. Louis Feedings |
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Yella's first
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Gateway
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Gateway Pet Guardians is dedicated to rescuing homeless animals from the harsh streets, giving them the veterinary care needed and placing them in a foster home until they find their forever home.
Monthly, vet bills can range from $1000-$5000. We need your help to continue rescuing animals in need!
Gateway Pet Guardians is a 501c3 organization.
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PJ Hightower started feeding dogs in East St. Louis, a very impoverished neighborhood in Illinois just east of St. Louis, in 1995 on her way to her sister's house. She began going on a regular basis from there and has not missed one single day since 2001. The dogs rely on PJ, waiting for her car every morning. They come running at its sound and most come straight up to her car door as she stops. She not only feeds, but medicates, domesticates, and rescues when a home is available.We are a small group of people devoted to solving the homeless dog population in East St. Louis through education/ outreach and spay/neuter programs. We would love your involvement!
A small group of people decided to form Gateway Pet Guardians around PJ's efforts in 2004. Gateway is fast growing and excited about what the future holds for the stray dogs of the East side, or hopefully lack there of.
When we rescue an animal, we give it veterinary care and put it in a foster home where it can learn to live as a pet should live and be loved. We find that with our "virtual" shelter system, the animals tend to have better outcomes in their forever homes. Although we are saving to build a shelter, we still plan to keep our rescues in foster homes as often as possible.
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