by Janet Alderson | Mar 6, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Rescued Animals
Black dogs are more likely to be passed over in shelters and rescue, regardless of their breed. In fact, many of our black dogs have been with us for over a year! That’s 365+ days of waiting for their forever homes. These black dogs are amazing pets, just waiting to...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 27, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Being a brand new foster can be a little scary. Bringing a strange dog into your home, not knowing what to expect. But Kaitlin Boger and Skylar Weikart jumped into the Gateway Pet Guardians foster family head first, and are never looking back! They started their...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 24, 2017 | 2017, Rescued Animals, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Beautiful Weather + Adorable Rescue Pups = The Perfect Hiking Adventure! Or so Kristina Kozlowski and Julian Jacquin thought last week when they took shelter residents Baby Bella and Ice Cream to Hilda Young Conservation Area for a 2.5 mile hike. Kristina and Julian...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 23, 2017 | 2017, Animal Rescues, East St. Louis, Fostering, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Stray Dogs, Ways to get involved
For several months, a timid little puppy cowered in the brush outside a small house in the Metro East. The family that lived in the house had four dogs, and the puppy took solace in spending time with the pack. She slept in their doghouses, and shared their food. But...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 20, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Four weeks ago, it was time for Katie Wiseman to bring home her first foster. She was given a few potential options, but once she met Ruth in the shelter office and her whole body wiggled with delight at every person who came in the office, she just had to bring that...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 20, 2017 | 2017, Rescued Animals, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Meet Jolene. Jolene has some energy! As a resident at the GPG Emergency Shelter, it can be difficult for Jolene to get the exercise she needs. But have no fear, she has many friends who help her out! Rachel Broadbear and George Huestis love hiking, and when they met...
