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A Message for Violet: Anne and Millie’s Story

A Message for Violet: Anne and Millie’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Jul 30, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

Anne and Greg Halvachs have been fostering for Gateway Pet Guardians for over seven years. They are an incredible team, and have saved countless lives. They recently welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Violet, into their lives. Anne has a special message for her...
Happy Tails Update: LaLa’s Story

Happy Tails Update: LaLa’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Jul 28, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Foster Feature, Fostering, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved

We want to share a story. An incredible story, told first-hand by one of our volunteers, about our relationship with a community member and his dog, LaLa. It’s a story about helping an owner and pet in need, following through with promises, and moving one step...
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: The Story of Rachel, Mitchell, and the Seuss Puppies

Oh, the Places You’ll Go: The Story of Rachel, Mitchell, and the Seuss Puppies

by Janet Alderson | Jul 24, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Puppies, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

In June, we were introduced to the beautiful Mama Millie. She was extremely pregnant, and lived with a community member who asked us for help. We spent a few days working to secure a foster home for Millie so she could have her babies. But when the day came for...
Rescue Me: Happy Tails

Rescue Me: Happy Tails

by Janet Alderson | Jun 30, 2017 | 2017, Adoptions, Happy Tails, Rescued Animals

Once a week, our friends at Y98 St. Louis film and share a video of an adoptable pup in a series called “Rescue Me.” These videos help potential adopters see how they interact with others, what their personality is like, and other important information...
Speaking the Same Language: Kelsey and Raanan’s Story

Speaking the Same Language: Kelsey and Raanan’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Jun 19, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

488 days ago, Raanan (RonRon) was rescued from St. Clair County Animal Control. In the year and four months that followed, he was shuffled around foster homes and stayed some time at the emergency shelter. His condition made it difficult to place him in a foster home....
Kittens, Kittens Everywhere

Kittens, Kittens Everywhere

by Janet Alderson | Jun 17, 2017 | 2017, Cats, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved

It’s kitten season! What does that mean? Kitten season refers to the time of year when many litters of kittens are born. Animal Control is currently overwhelmed with cats and kittens. While Gateway Pet Guardians has traditionally been focused on the rescue of...
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