by Carissa Hartwig | Dec 14, 2023 | stories
When temperatures drop, Alyssa Masten, Anderson Humane’s Intake and Community Feline Coordinator, starts receiving a lot of phone calls. The callers are worried about the feral cats in their community. “They don’t know how to help, and feel so bad for the cats,”...
by Carissa Hartwig | Jun 22, 2023 | stories
Ellie Mae, a timid and anxious Labrador Retriever, came into our care in May. Not too long after, Ellie Mae found herself at a loving foster home dedicated to helping her decompress from the shelter. Within that foster family was Via– a Healing Paws dog. Little did we...
by Carissa Hartwig | May 17, 2023 | stories
As pet owners, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our furry friends. Fireworks can be a source of joy and celebration for humans, but they can cause anxiety and distress for many pets. Here are 6 ways to keep your pets safe this summer: 1....
by Carissa Hartwig | Apr 24, 2023 | stories
On April 6th, a plane touched down at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, then took off again 30 minutes later. What happened in that half hour was nothing short of lifesaving. Staff members from nine different animal welfare organizations, including Anderson...
by Carissa Hartwig | Mar 15, 2023 | stories
On a crisp fall day, Molly Craig, the Intake and Transfer Manager at Anderson Humane, made the short drive from our South Elgin shelter to Kane County Animal Control in Geneva. She was there to check out three senior dogs – Blanco, Babe, and Frank – to see if they...
