Animals and Fireworks: What You Should Know

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....
New Hope for Three Senior Dogs

New Hope for Three Senior Dogs

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...
The Dog Making Dreams Come True

The Dog Making Dreams Come True

Ever since Otis joined Danielle’s family, he’s been fulfilling dreams.   “My boyfriend Matt had wanted a dog his whole life,” Danielle said of their decision earlier this year to adopt a dog. Danielle, who’s adopted nearly all her dogs from Anderson Humane, began...
The Puppy Who Won the Jaeger Family’s Hearts

The Puppy Who Won the Jaeger Family’s Hearts

When Kathleen Jaeger first saw a photo of Austin, a puppy available for adoption at Anderson Humane, she was struck by his cute toothy smile. “I was so drawn to him,” Kathleen said, adding she felt the sense that she needed him. Her family had been through so much and...