by Janet Alderson | Dec 12, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
In early November we met Clay, an adorable little puppy who had been hit by a car. He was owned by a community member who couldn’t afford his care, so he surrendered him over to Gateway Pet Guardians so he could receive the veterinary care he desperately needed. Clay...
by Janet Alderson | Nov 28, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Sometimes it’s the love of a single animal that encourages a family to try fostering. In this case, the beautiful and lovable Gingersnap stole the show. Julie Schroeder and Keith Jones met Gingersnap at the Gateway Pet Guardians Emergency Shelter several months ago,...
by Janet Alderson | Nov 20, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Written by Erin Celuch, Gateway Pet Guardians Foster Mom About 3 months ago, Allison Busby and I received a plea from Animal Control Officer Stephanie Iisacs, who works for a Mt. Vernon IL Animal Control. She was tasked with finding a rescue within 6 hours or...
by Janet Alderson | Nov 15, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Stringer was introduced to Gateway Pet Guardians in late July. We found him in a grassy area in the Metro East, not moving but shaking and crying. We instantly noticed something was wrong. Volunteers created a stretcher out of a sheet, carried him to their vehicle,...
by Janet Alderson | Nov 7, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Sometimes, the dogs we rescue have quirks that make them more difficult to place in a foster home. Jelly is one of those dogs, and had lived in our Emergency Shelter for over a year. Jelly struggled in the shelter, exhibiting guarding behaviors towards toys, food,...
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...
