Jul 13, 2026 | adoption, stories
Every animal who arrives at Anderson Humane has a story, and some remind us just how powerful compassion, expert care, and community support can be. Terri’s journey is one of resilience, healing, and the incredible difference a caring community can make. A...
Jun 9, 2026 | adoption, stories
A LONG JOURNEY MADE POSSIBLE BY YOU For three long years, a loyal German Shepherd/Lab mix named Carter watched the world go by from his kennel at Anderson Humane. Arriving in May 2023, Carter was a big, beautiful boy with a gentle heart, a love for hikes, and a bright...
Feb 27, 2026 | adoption, stories
Story #60: Courage in Four Paws As told by Stevie Lofton, Adopter Mother’s Day weekend in 2023 was hard. I was missing Coyote, my first Dutch Shepherd, who had passed away not long before. I asked for a sign, something to guide me to another Dutchie, purebred or mix....
Feb 26, 2026 | adoption, stories
Story #58: From Shelter to Soulmates and Sidekicks As told by Regina Salvador, Adopter We had not owned a dog since March of 2017. That was when we had to say goodbye to our beloved husky, the second one we had adopted years earlier through Free Spirit Husky Rescue....
Feb 25, 2026 | adoption, foster, stories, volunteer
Story #57: The Foster Who Never Left As told by Patti Sweeney: Adopter, Foster, Volunteer, and Donor I started volunteering at Anderson Humane almost five years ago. We had just lost our beloved wiener dog of 18 years, and our house felt empty. We were not ready to...
Feb 25, 2026 | adoption, stories
Story #56: The Best Lunch Break of My Life As told by Dan Smiley, Adopter On October 22, 2019, I was not planning to adopt a dog. I had a half day at work because I was heading to a Chicago Blackhawks game that night. Earlier that morning, we received a flyer about a...
