by Janet Alderson | May 1, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Volunteers didn’t let the rain stop them from canvassing in the Metro East this past weekend! On Saturday and Sunday, four groups hit the streets, delivering flyers door to door to spread awareness about our upcoming vaccination clinic in Lincoln Park on May 13,...
by Janet Alderson | May 1, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
In early January, an adorable white pit bull mix was rescued from Animal Control. This bouncy, lovable pup was truly a magnet to people. She knew no stranger. She greeted every single person that walked through her kennel door at our Emergency Shelter. And that...
by Janet Alderson | Apr 28, 2017 | 2017, Our Shelter, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Every Monday evening, you’ll find Tim Buchek and Lara Gates volunteering at the Gateway Pet Guardians Emergency Shelter. For the past 4 ½ years, they’ve spent one day a week completely devoted to the shelter pets – walking dogs, cleaning out kennels, giving...
by Janet Alderson | Apr 25, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
When faced with tragedy, there are many ways to grieve. Friends and family, for example, can be a blessing. But for Roo Hiremath, the loss of her best friend Maggie after graduation was crushing. She spent the summer dealing with the reality and emotional impact of...
by Janet Alderson | Apr 18, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Happy Tails
From forever mom Dina Bridge: “Roxy (FKA Eleven) has been a wonderful addition to our family. After asking for a dog for two years, I think our kids have found the perfect dog for them! I just didn’t realize how much we all needed this little girl in our...
by Janet Alderson | Apr 13, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals
From forever mom Jenny Grigsby: “Louie (AKA Martin) is settling right in! He loves to play with his big sister Roxy and then snuggle with us. Louie is full of puppy energy and makes us laugh all of the time by pouncing off the couch like a kangaroo onto Roxy....
