by Janet Alderson | Apr 25, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
When faced with tragedy, there are many ways to grieve. Friends and family, for example, can be a blessing. But for Roo Hiremath, the loss of her best friend Maggie after graduation was crushing. She spent the summer dealing with the reality and emotional impact of...
by Janet Alderson | Apr 11, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
In January, Gateway Pet Guardians received a call from a Metro East resident about a neighborhood stray. The dog had been hanging around her house, but overnight, she had given birth to five puppies in her dog’s doghouse! Without hesitation, we welcomed the mama dog...
by Janet Alderson | Apr 3, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Gregory laid his head on his paws as he stared through the bars at St. Clair County Animal Control. He sat up, feeling an intense itch at the tip of his nose. He scratched furiously, ignoring the pain, searching for some relief, and drew blood. His skin broke open...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 21, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
It was a hot August afternoon when Gateway Pet Guardians met Jackie, the beautiful blue pittie mama with five precious babies. She was emaciated, with no access to food or water. Her puppies were underweight with skin issues. Without hesitation, we brought Jackie and...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 13, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Every weekend, Gateway Pet Guardians volunteers make their way to K9 Athletic Club to help some very special pups with training. This is a special time for the shelter dogs. It’s an opportunity to leave the shelter, learn some new tricks, and work on bettering...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 6, 2017 | 2017, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
It was a cold day in January when Gateway Pet Guardians volunteers stumbled upon a stray dog in an alleyway. She was rail thin, with sores on her legs. They offered her food, and without hesitation, she approached the volunteers. She shivered as she begged for love...
