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The Anderson Humane Legacy Continues: Annie’s Story

The Anderson Humane Legacy Continues: Annie’s Story

Mar 19, 2026 | stories

Annie’s Second Chance Told by Cindy Green: Adopter, Donor & Former Board President From Virginia to a loving home filled with love, Annie’s journey is a powerful reminder of why rescue work matters. When my husband and I said goodbye to our beloved beagle mix,...
Saving Animals Beyond Kane County

Saving Animals Beyond Kane County

Mar 12, 2026 | stories

Saving Animals Beyond Kane County A question we hear from time to time is why some of our adoptable dogs and cats come from outside of our local area. The answer is simple: we do not have the same stray pet overpopulation seen in many other parts of the country. In...
60 Stories in 60 Days: A Journey of Second Chances

60 Stories in 60 Days: A Journey of Second Chances

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....
60 Stories in 60 Days: The Ripple Effect

60 Stories in 60 Days: The Ripple Effect

Feb 27, 2026 | stories

Story #59: Compassion in Action As told by Dean Daubert, President & CEO It was late fall of 2023. I was still in my office after hours when a man rushed in, clearly frantic. He had captured an injured goose and didn’t know where else to turn.  He hadn’t called...
60 Stories in 60 Days: The Playgroup That Became Family

60 Stories in 60 Days: The Playgroup That Became Family

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....