by Janet Alderson | Feb 17, 2017 | 2017, East St. Louis, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Stray Dogs, Ways to get involved
Friday, February 17 marked a busy day for rescuers at Gateway Pet Guardians! We brought in four adult dogs that had previously been strays on the streets in the Metro East. Three of the dogs – Droh, Eleven, and Boots – hung out together near an apartment...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 13, 2017 | 2017, Adoption Events, Foster Feature, Fostering, Gateway Events, Rescued Animals, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
It can take a village to help a rescue dog find his forever home. Fosters, volunteers, vet staff, shelter staff, supporters, donors, you name it. For this beautiful Golden Retriever mix named Junior, the help of a volunteer who donated a few hours of her weekend...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 7, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
As a foster, dogs come and go from your home on the regular. A dog might be in your home for a few weeks, or a few months, or a few years. But in the end, they find their happily ever after, a family to build a new life with. Adoption brings tears of joy and...
by Janet Alderson | Feb 1, 2017 | 2017, Rescued Animals
UPDATE: The adoption fees for these four dogs have been paid for! That means no adoption fees if you choose to adopt Ashley, Amaryllis, Spring, or Mama Heart during the month of February! This Valentine’s Day, devote your life to your one and only. No, not your...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 30, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
When Andrea Wolfe first met Juliet at the Gateway Pet Guardians Emergency Shelter, she knew it was going to be the perfect fit for a foster dog! Her personal dog, Wiley, has tons of energy. She wasn’t sure if any dog would be able to give him a run for his money, but...
by Janet Alderson | Jan 23, 2017 | 2017, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
Surprises are right around every corner when working with the community. Last Monday, volunteers were almost finished making their scheduled stops, when they saw a very pregnant female dog on the side of the road. They slowed down and tried to coax her to the car. She...
