Loosen The Leash

Richard Red, is just one of hopefully many of Gateway's dogs who have been accepted into the Loosen the Leash Program! Loosen the Leash is a training program for kids "on the edge". The dogs go through 3 months of training with kids who are wards of the state.

The program is a win/win situation for the child and dog. The former street dog has an opportunity to be highly trained so that their chances of being adopted and remaining in their forever home is greater. The children learn how to train the dogs, thereby learning many of the life skills that they have yet to been taught. To read more about this program, please visit Loosen the Leash. We at Gateway are incredibly excited about being a part of this program. Thanks to Cindy Vickers for having and executing such a great idea.

There is a great possibility that we will be able to pull another dog from the streets to be part of this program, which always makes me so happy. I will post pictures of the candidates as we get closer to the next session, which begins at the end of March.

Far From Homeless

A few of David Carlyon's snapshots from the picture fundraiser this weekend. Don't we wish they could all be in loving families that have their portraits taken?Can you count how many?

"I scared all of those big Sheepdogs away. I'm big."

"Look at that wanna-be Giant Schnauzer below us. Who does he think he is?"

This is my goofus Floyd the Doyd. He thinks he's a pure bred.

This is my other not-so-goofus, more-like-princess, Frankie.

"I can't believe they made me wear this turtleneck to hide my beautiful curls. I love the Frenchtown Dog Park!"

Another Giant Schnauzer show off. Look how well behaved.

Aren't these two cute!

If you would like to purchase any of these or other photos taken that day, please visit this site. The proceeds go to Gateway Pet Guardians!

Happy Valentine's Day!