by Janet Alderson | Oct 31, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
A student in Vatterott’s Vet Tech program, Lisa Merrill loves animals. She learned about Gateway Pet Guardians through our partnership with the college, where homeless animals receive medical care and socialization from students during a short stay before entering...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 25, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
About six years ago, a little puppy named Forte was adopted by a man who loved him dearly. Forte lived six happy years with his adopted dad, but their time together wasn’t always easy. As Forte grew older, he started experiencing health issues, enduring tests and...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 17, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
The Gateway Pet Guardians Emergency Shelter houses thirteen kennels and a small play yard in the back, complete with turf and toys. The shelter staff and volunteers work to enrich the lives of the dogs by hosting play groups and taking them on lengthy walks. We...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 12, 2016 | 2016, Adoptions, Fostering, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Gigi was rescued from St. Clair County Animal Control on April 29, 2016. She was sent to one of our partner vet tech schools to stay and be cared for until a foster home opened up. Estimated to be between 7-10 years old, Gigi started to decline at the vet school,...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 10, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Fostering is a journey, full of highs and lows, emotions and love. Each new animal a foster brings into their home is different, and presents a new set of obstacles to overcome and goals to achieve. Every journey is unlike any other, because each is different in its...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 6, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
When you foster, you save a life. That should be enough of an incentive to give it a try, right!? But what people don’t tell you about are the hidden perks in fostering, like having a buddy to go on walks and hikes or a partner to join you at your favorite restaurant....
