Rescuing a Snagged Snake

Rescuing a Snagged Snake

You see it all the time – that orange mesh used as temporary fencing or ground barrier. For people, it can be quite useful. For snakes, like the one recently brought into Anderson Humane’s Wildlife Center, it can be quite deadly. The garter snake was found at Raceway...
A Beautiful Day to Walk4Animals

A Beautiful Day to Walk4Animals

It was a beautiful sunny day when dozens of families and dogs gathered at Gray Willows Farm for Anderson Humane’s 7th annual Walk4Animals. Among the canine attendees were several of the rescued Envigo beagles adopted through Anderson Humane earlier this year. The walk...
The Unexpected Rescue

The Unexpected Rescue

“She looked pitiful,” Annette said of her first time meeting Snow. Annette was at Anderson Humane’s South Elgin shelter with her grown daughter, Ariadne, looking at adoptable dogs. Snow, a white terrier mix with spotted ears, was cowering in her kennel, wearing a...
Going Nutz for Stressed-Out Students

Going Nutz for Stressed-Out Students

When people first see Nutz, the 90-pound, 5-year-old, mostly Staffordshire bull terrier, they’re usually a bit intimidated. That is, until he soon flops onto his back in a shameless plea for a belly rub. “He’s probably the most social butterfly around,” said Karen,...
A Banner Year for Blue-Winged Teals

A Banner Year for Blue-Winged Teals

When the first person brought in a few orphaned blue-winged teal ducklings several months ago, Anderson Humane’s Wildlife Center team was surprised. “We usually receive one or two a season, if any,” said Ashley Kendall, Director of Wildlife for Anderson Humane. Their...