by Janet Alderson | Jun 14, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Six months ago, Art and Jen Knepper found themselves at the Gateway Pet Guardians Emergency Shelter. Eager and excited to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals, they submitted their applications and started doing regular shifts. They fell in love with...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 8, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Just a few short months ago, Lennon found himself at Animal Control. As he peered around the room, several other dogs looked back anxiously, waiting to find out what would happen next. A total of eight dogs awaited their fate that day. But Lennon’s whole world was...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
The puppies we rescue often have a rough start at life. Keaton’s story isn’t any different. We met her at animal control, where she broke with parvo, a highly contagious viral illness that affects puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months of age. She needed medical help...
by Janet Alderson | May 25, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
In animal rescue, some dogs just resonate with you. Upon first glance, they speak to you—they call to your heart and soul and you simply cannot turn away. And so the story begins with Amy and Gunther. Gunther started his journey at GPG at the Emergency Shelter, and...
by Profile Coordinator | Jan 21, 2016 | 2015, Health and Wellness, Rescued Animals
Every week, awesome volunteer, Megan B., puts together a tip for our fosters and volunteers! This week, we wanted to share it with our FB friends with the cold weather we’re seeing in St. Louis! We hope you enjoyed it! Stay warm! P.S. Sweet Pageant is available...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Nov 20, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Rescued Animals
Hello there!!! Sorry if I sound overly excited, but I just got back from watching the NEW HUNGER GAMES MOVIE!! Can you believe the final movie is actually here! Well, I don’t want to spoil anything for you but it is utterly AMAZING! You will die! Anyhoo…you are...