by Profile Coordinator | Oct 24, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Happy Tails
A guest post from our foster and adopter, Brian: “The story of how this very special dog came to live with us starts in December of 2011 with the rescue of our dog Montana from the streets of East St Louis. My wife and I volunteer and foster for Gateway Pet...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Oct 23, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions
Pretty woman, walking down the street, Pretty woman the kind I like to meet Pretty woman I don’t believe you, you’re not the truth No one could look as good as you! Meet GPG’s pretty woman, Cersei! And the good news she isn’t just a pretty face! This...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015, Rescued Animals
Strangers are just friends waiting to happen Hey there! My name is Miss Demeanor but my friends call me Ellie! Speaking of friends, I’m pretty traditional and believe proper introductions are a must. But once we’ve met (and you’ve given me a little string cheese), we...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015, Puppies, Rescued Animals
Puppies have healing powers. No, they can’t cure illness or disease. But they can cure a moment. With just a single look, they can send you into a whirlwind of love and happiness and pure joy. When they lick your hands and face, there’s no better feeling...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 15, 2015 | 2015, Adoption Events, Fundraisers
Last weekend, the streets were bustling around Kehrs Mill Elementary in Chesterfield, MO. It was a sight to see – runners stretching and happiness all around, all in anticipation for the first ever Big Heart 5K. 375 runners gathered together to participate in...
by Adoption Event Coordinator | Oct 12, 2015 | 2015, Fundraisers, Raffles, Ways to Donate
It’s that time of year again – ghouls, goblins, candy, pumpkins, and now puppies! For every $5 donation to the puppies at Gateway Pet Guardians, you will get one entry into our Howloween Puppy Party Raffle! You could win 2 hours of holiday fun with...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Oct 2, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Rescued Animals
“Who’s the Moosiest moose we know, Marty Moose. Who’s the star of our favorite show, Marty Moose. M is for merry, we’re merry you see. O is for oh gosh oh golly oh gee. S is for super smile family glee, E is for everything you want to be....
by Volunteer Program Lead | Sep 25, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Rescued Animals
Hobie Wins Emmy in Sunday’s Award Show Best Performance of a Dog in a Foster Role Recently Hobie received an Emmy for Best Performance of a Dog in a Foster Role with Gateway Pet Guardians. The following is his acceptance speech: “I’m standing here in lieu...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Sep 4, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions, Rescued Animals
It Ain’t Easy Being Blue Kermit the Frog famously sang “It Ain’t Easy Being Green” and though I’ve never been a frog or a Muppet, I don’t think Kermit had a CLUE how it feels to be a dog named “Blue”. Allow me to me explain. You’re My Boy Blue! I’m going to start...
by Profile Coordinator | Sep 2, 2015 | 2015, Adoptions
Meet Wes! Look deep into my eyes. You’re eyelids are getting heavy. You’re getting verrrry sleepy. Just listen to the sound of my voice. Now, imagine you’re in your home, sitting on the couch watching television. The cutest, most loving dog is lying...