Helping dogs isn’t just a profession, it’s a promise that lasts a lifetime. Once someone opens their heart to these loyal companions, there’s no going back.
Even with years of experience, Jill Henke, operations director at Gateway Pet Guardians, from St. Louis, Illinois, still feels the weight of each rescue. Earlier this year, she locked eyes with a stray she’d never seen before. The dog didn’t bark or whimper, but her eyes were quietly pleading.
Jill tried to approach, but the dog ran. She assumed that was the end of their encounter. But destiny had other plans.
A Watchful Stranger Too Afraid To Come Close
Jill first noticed the dog while delivering cat food to a local center in Washington Park, Illinois. The pup stood across the field, watching her silently.…