by Volunteer Program Lead | Mar 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
In any good relationship, you have to make concessions, foster dad Alex states, “and fostering is one that I’ve made for my wife.” Teresa is passionate about helping animals in need and while it’s something Alex deeply respects, he feels nervous for the introduction...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 21, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
A few weeks ago, we received a call from Soja’s mom seeking help for her beloved pet. Soja had trouble eating, his teeth were falling out, and he was in obvious pain. He needed veterinary care to help ease the pain in his mouth. Thanks to our veterinary partner...
by Admin | Mar 20, 2018 | Adoptions, Happy Tails
I first met DeeDee at an adoption event in February. She was shy and cautious of people, and spooked by lots of things. I knew we had a connection the minute I sat down with her, and I couldn’t leave knowing that she didn’t have a chance with our family. We did a...
by Janet Alderson | Mar 20, 2018 | 2018, Community outreach, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Volunteering, Ways to get involved
Last week we met Ms. L, a beautiful and compassionate woman who quickly became our friend. Her dog, Mollie, had a litter of puppies–four puppies in total! She cared for them for seven months, but they were getting too big and to be a handful. She wanted help...
by Volunteer Program Lead | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Alisha has been fostering dogs off and on for about 10 years. The past couple of years with GPG, she swears she’s considered adopting nearly every single one at some point but always knew they weren’t the right dog forever for her family. That eventually...