Animal shelter faces flooding; needs help to evacuate

St. Clair County Animal Services in Belleville is requesting assistance from other organizations– Belleville Humane Society , Gateway Pet Guardians and others–as it puts together an emergency evacuation plan to relocate 42 animals. The creek behind the facility is rising.

Photo credit Gateway Pet Guardians

In July 2022, the facility flooded, leaving dogs standing in high water or swimming for their lives. They hope to get all the animals out of the shelter before that happens.

Photo credit Gateway Pet Guardians

How You Can Help:

Foster a Dog: If you can temporarily foster a dog, please submit an application here or visit Gateway Pet Guardians on Thursday or Friday between 2-6 p.m.

Donate: Financial donations can be made online at gatewaypets.org/donate , or mailed/dropped off at 725 N. 15th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205…

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