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....
by Janet Alderson | Oct 3, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Gateway Pet Guardians cannot rescue without fosters. They are our lifeline, and devote their hearts to their foster pets. But even fosters need a break, whether it’s a vacation, family visit, or business trip. Temporary fosters are what make this possible! Temp...
by Janet Alderson | Sep 26, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
She’s smart. She’s athletic. She’s lovable. She’s the whole package! She’s been with Gateway Pet Guardians for nine months, and it’s about time she found her forever home. Her name is Angie, and we’d like to share her story. In January 2016, Angie was rescued from St....
