by Adoption Event Coordinator | Dec 3, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Happy Tails
It’s getting cold outside, which means frigid temperatures, icy winds, and snow are upon us. Many of our rescue dogs spent the beginning of their lives in a battle against Mother Nature. However, since they’ve been rescued, they worry no more. We want to take the...
by Profile Coordinator | Oct 24, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Happy Tails
A guest post from our foster and adopter, Brian: “The story of how this very special dog came to live with us starts in December of 2011 with the rescue of our dog Montana from the streets of East St Louis. My wife and I volunteer and foster for Gateway Pet...
by Janet Alderson | May 4, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Happy Tails
Jaxon (fka: Eeyore) is a happy, silly, loving 70 lb boy. He is doing wonderful in his home with his brother Tigger (Chihuahua), and sister Callie (cat). He loves to chase his sister around the house, loves to play fetch, and loves to be outside scoping out all the...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Jan 23, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Happy Tails
The first two years of Tali’s life were undoubtedly rough. When Gateway Pet Guardians volunteers saw Tali roaming the streets of East St. Louis, they first noticed that she was accompanied by her 3-month-old puppy, later named J,Jr. The second thing that stood out...
by Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Adoptions, Happy Tails
After saying goodbye to our beloved service dog, we weren’t sure about getting another dog. But decided instead of a service dog, we needed a family dog more. In May, we added Happy to our family. The first few weeks were rough, as we all got to know each other,...
by Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Adoptions, Happy Tails
My husband and I just adopted Miranda! We have recently changed her name to “Silver” and she already knows her name along with all the commands her foster parents had taught her. When she was found she had a dislocated hip and multiple old pevlis...