by Greg | Jul 29, 2022 | stories
To say that Surge to New Levels Gym in Carol Stream is an animal-friendly gym is a bit of an understatement. Not only can the 400-some-odd members of this 12,000-square-foot gym bring their pets with them when they work out, the community also hosts an annual...
by Greg | Jul 27, 2022 | stories
It was an odd question. “Should we be able to walk up to a beaver?” the caller to Anderson Humane’s wildlife department asked. His name was Jake, he was a farmer, and he and his girlfriend had a very docile beaver on their property. They were worried something was...
by Greg | Jul 25, 2022 | stories
The livin’ may be easy in the summertime, as the song goes, but unfortunately that’s not always the case for your pets. Summer brings some unique challenges to their health – from fireworks to mosquitoes to lawn chemicals. But don’t worry! We’ve got all the advice you...
by Greg | Jul 20, 2022 | stories
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in North Aurora, a line of people holding purple Anderson Humane folders quickly formed outside the Pet Supplies Plus store. There were families and couples and people from as far away as Lake in the Hills all chatting patiently while they...
by Greg | Jul 18, 2022 | stories
On a recent Saturday, you could see 11 people digging in the grounds outside Anderson Humane’s South Elgin facility. They were building a sensory garden for the dogs currently living at the shelter. While many of these people had never met each other before that day,...