by Janet Alderson | Jul 8, 2016 | 2016, Community outreach, Spay/Neuter, Ways to get involved
This month has been big for the Gateway Pet Guardians Community Outreach Program. Our friends at Complete Truck & RV Repair donated a large conversion van to be used for our spay/neuter efforts, and we named the vehicle “Unit Puppy 1.” Thursday, July 7 was Unit...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 5, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
Sometimes in rescue, it takes a long time for a pup to find their forever home. Mama Heart has had a long journey with Gateway Pet Guardians (over 500 days to be exact!), and we think it’s about time she found her happily ever after! Mama Heart was found with her...
by Admin | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, we had one of the most amazing weeks at the shelter! I had the pleasure of attending the Dogs Play For Life Seminar (www.dogsplayingforlife.com) at Purina Farms on Tuesday along with my other shelter staff and volunteers. We learned how to implement...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 28, 2016 | 2016, Foster Feature, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Ways to get involved
All of the dogs at Gateway Pet Guardians need some form of help upon rescue. But some require extra care—real medical help. And they need a kind and patient foster family to nurture and love them along on their journey. Shanda Cuccio and her family open their home to...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Jun 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
When Maddox first came to GPG, he was severely underweight and had spent most of his young life living on a 2-foot chain. But with a little TLC and patience, Maddox healed both physically and mentally. He learned how to relax, play and most of all love. After a few...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2016 | 2015, Adoptions, Happy Tails
Trooper is incredible. He has so much personality and we love watching him grow (almost 2 pounds a week!) There is no such thing as a stranger in his eyes; he loves everyone and every thing. When he isn’t pulling every single one of his toys out of his box and...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2016 | 2016, Adoptions, Happy Tails
I met this little beauty at my work’s puppy de-stress day. Our family had a sleepover with her two weeks later and knew that she was meant to be part of our pack. She’s quite a character and holds her own with our 80lb chocolate lab mix. She’s so...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2016 | 2015, Adoptions, Happy Tails
My husband and I adopted Ripley (formerly Betty Lou) from Gateway in Jan 2016. She came home the same day that we bought our first house. She’s brought nothing but joy and love into our lives, and instantly made our house feel like home. Most pictures I have of...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2016 | 2014, Adoptions, Happy Tails
We have had our sweet puppy, Annabelle (Sanibel) for 1 week now. She is doing wonderfully! Everyone that meets her falls instantly in love with her. She has also made frinds with my son’s dogs when they visit. She is learning fast and we are happy to have her....
by Janet Alderson | Jun 24, 2016 | 2016
$25 adoption fees for all dogs that have been with GPG for over one year! How long should a dog have to wait before finding a family to call their own? How long should a dog have to wait to curl up in their own bed or run in their own yard? How long should a dog have...
