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....
by Janet Alderson | Sep 19, 2016 | 2016, Cats, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Gateway Pet Guardians has traditionally been centered around the rescue of dogs. But recently, we have seen an increase in the number of cats making their way through our rescue. But to rescue cats, we need special fosters that are willing to open their home to them....
by Admin | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Last week, I got some super exciting news (and of course I have to write about it!) The Strut Your Mutt committee asked me to be their honorary ribbon cutter for the 2016 Strut Your Mutt event in St. Louis! I am honored and excited to have Gateway Pet...
by Janet Alderson | Sep 12, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Life with a hound dog is always exciting. Our boy Due promises this to be true! Due came to us as an owner surrender because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him and his sister, Emily, with him. Emily was adopted shortly after, but Due spent some time at...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Aug 30, 2016 | 2016, Adoptions, Uncategorized
Did you know many of our adoptable dogs are the STARS of their very own videos? It’s true! What a great way to see if a dog is right for your home! Interested in a dog and want to see if they could make the “cut”. Check out the links below! Boone Angie ...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Haley Slane is a student at Hickey Vet Tech Institute, and plans to graduate on December 16th this year. Gateway Pet Guardians partnered with Hickey over the spring and summer in a life-saving effort. Hickey enabled us to save more lives by caring for rescued animals,...
by Admin | Aug 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Because of our friends at Nestle Purina and the St. Louis Cardinals, we have an amazing opportunity approaching! On September 8, Purina has sponsored GPG to have a booth at the game for adoptable pets (Janet Roberts: events@gatewaypets.com is working on the details...
by Janet Alderson | Aug 18, 2016 | 2016, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
The Gateway Pet Guardians Community Outreach Program began in January 2013 as a response to bitter cold temperatures and dogs left outside in the elements. Since its inception, it has grown into a program with dozens of volunteers that spend their weekends in the...
