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Love Island themed Speed Dating (with dogs) Foster event!

July 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

ENTER THE VILLA… IF YOU’RE READY TO FIND LOVE

Welcome to our Foster Speed Dating Event

Here’s how it works:

  • Meet our adoptable dogs, “Love Island” style (come in your best ~island~ get up!)
  • Go on mini speed dates with pups looking for their perfect foster match
  • Rank your favorites at the end
  • We’ll help you couple up with a foster, whether you’re just testing the waters or ready to commit!

 

No pressure. No awkward small talk. Just good vibes and VERY good dogs.

Whether you’re new to fostering or already in your foster era, this is your chance to:
Find your match
Save TWO lives (By fostering, you open up valuable space we desperately need for dogs
waiting for our help!)
Be someone’s whole world (even if it’s just for a little while)

Spaces are limited so you must sign up via the give butter link to participate! No walk-ins, please register to attend, (for free).

 

About the dogs: expect them to be on average 40 lbs+. This event is also for adult dogs only! Adult dogs in our system are pups 6 months and older, so there will not be young puppies in attendance. If you’re interested in fostering puppies specifically, please email placement@gatewaypets.org!

Lastly, we will not be able to accommodate dog to dog introductions during this event, so attendees cannot bring their resident dogs! We can accommodate dog introductions during our regular walk-in foster/adoption hours!

Details

Venue

  • Pet Resource Center
  • 725 N 15th St
    East St. Louis, IL 62205 United States
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