Gateway Pet Guardians' President, Amie Simmons held the first annual Mixed Breed Art Auction on February 28, 2010 at Schlafly Bottleworks.  The event was a huge success.  Over 25 artists from all of the country donated peices of art to the event.  The art was inspired by animals that have been rescued or are still on the streets. 

With over 200 attendees, we were able to make a $5,000 contribution to our shelter fund.  Our goal is $100,000 in order to build the shelter needed to rescue more animals from the streets. 

Hank was rescued on January 29, 2010 in the dead of winter.  His fur frozen and with multiple wounds around his neck.  PJ had been feeding him for quite a few years and it was his time to be rescued. 

On our Facebook Fan Page, we have been updating Hank's status.  If you aren't already fan, become one!

Here is the latest from Stacey, Hank's foster:

"Today, I called just Hank's name from the back door and he trotted up immediately from his bathroom break. He has also taken to following me around a bit when he wants to be petted - he's decided that this is pretty cool. He has adapted well to having a collar and is almost used to me giving his collar a little tug to encourage him in the doorway on cold days.... Thankfully, he is no longer hiding out under the back porch and needing to be lured inside with food. In fact, the entire food lure to come inside has been dropped.... That is with the exception of leash training, which sent him under the porch. We are practicing just having the leash on and walking around the house in circles. Slow, but sure progress. 
Also, the other night when my boyfriend had his dog over - yes that would make three dogs - Hank decided he was going to join the two spoiled ones and check out the situation. Ron and I both immediately went silent as this sort of socialization is quite rare from Hank. 
He loves to be brushed, so his coat is looking much, much better. There are more and more hints of red under that black back. His hair is starting to come back on his neck...so he's looking pretty good overall. I need to schedule a vet visit for the first part of march so we can start his heartworm treatment."