by Carissa Hartwig | Jan 20, 2025 | stories
Legend arrived at our Anderson Humane after being transferred from Chicago Animal Care and Control as a special case. Testing revealed that he had a progressive FeLV infection, which meant he was contagious to other cats and faced significant health challenges. FeLV,...
by Carissa Hartwig | Jan 9, 2025 | stories
We are beyond thrilled to announce Dr. Kwane Stewart, affectionately known as “The Street Vet,” as the featured guest speaker for this year’s gala. Dr. Stewart’s groundbreaking work and heartfelt dedication have earned him widespread recognition, including...
by Carissa Hartwig | Jan 3, 2025 | stories
Anderson Humane is experiencing a growing need for homes for dogs, cats, and other pets. Surrender requests are up 25% compared to last year. Many of these animals are local pets whose families deal with financial struggles or housing challenges. Others come from...
by Carissa Hartwig | Dec 12, 2024 | stories
Behind every set of eyes in the shelter is a story—a story of hope, resilience, and a longing for a home. For these animals, life in a kennel isn’t just lonely; it’s heartbreaking. Finding them a loving home—even temporarily—can be life-changing. That’s where...
by Carissa Hartwig | Oct 23, 2024 | stories
When Bunny first arrived at Anderson Humane in September 2022 from Oklahoma, she was an 8-month-old bundle of energy. Bunny needed help with impulse control, leash reactivity, and other behaviors typical of her breed. Rather than see these challenges as obstacles, we...
