Removing Squirrels from Elisa’s Attic

Removing Squirrels from Elisa’s Attic

Elisa was having a heck of a time with her neighbors. They kept sneaking into her attic and causing damage to her gutter and eaves. First it was the raccoons, then the squirrels. The most recent time was a pair of squirrels getting ready to nest, likely for the...
Celebrating the Joy of Pets at Pets-AH-Palooza

Celebrating the Joy of Pets at Pets-AH-Palooza

On September 25, Northwestern Medicine Field was full of the happy sounds of barking and laughter as Anderson Humane hosted our 7th annual Pets-AH-Palooza. For Gerry and Teresa, the event was a bit of a reunion. They adopted their dog AJ at a previous Pets-AH-Palooza....
4 Reasons Dog Training Is Good for Your Pup – and YOU

4 Reasons Dog Training Is Good for Your Pup – and YOU

It happens often. You’re out walking your dog when a neighbor approaches from the opposite direction. You can feel your dog’s growing excitement at the new person to check out. As soon as she’s close enough, he jumps up on her. You tell your dog to get down, gently...
Bringing Squeals of Delight to Marklund Students

Bringing Squeals of Delight to Marklund Students

Marklund Day School in Geneva recently enjoyed a special visitor to a group of their middle and high school students: Bo, a nearly 2-year-old Golden Doodle. As he danced and a 13-year-old student squealed in delight, Sarah, the woman who made the visit happen, knew...
When NOT to Save a Wild Animal

When NOT to Save a Wild Animal

The woman was frantic, a bit muddy, and carrying an injured duckling. She arrived that way at Anderson Humane’s wildlife intake, hoping they could mend the animal. When the staff asked what had happened, the full story emerged. The woman had happened upon the injured...