You Can Send a Real Puppy to Your Valentine for $100

Longhair dachshund puppy holding a Valentine rose asleep on a bed.
Photo credit (Dreamstime)

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - If you're looking for something different than the traditional bouquet of roses or box of chocolates this Valentine's Day a local animal rescue organization has the perfect way for you to mix things up – with a puppy!

For a $100 donation to Gateway Pet Guardians, they'll deliver a cuddly puppy and a rose to your loved one on Valentine's Day. Each puppy stays at the destination about 10-15 minutes, then they'll be off to make someone else's day. Just fill out the form here and Gateway Pet Guardians take care of the rest.

"This is one of our favorite fundraisers of the year," says Executive Director Jamie Case says. "Offices will go in together & order a puppy gram just to have a puppy come to their office to play."

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They will deliver within a 30-mile radius of downtown St. Louis, but make sure you place your order by Feb. 8.

Gateway Pet Guardians is a 501c3 non-profit charity and they rescue animals in need from East St Louis, IL and the surrounding areas. Gateway Pet Guardians says their community outreach efforts are what sets them apart from other organizations and they strive to keep pets with the people who love them.