by Mollie Propheter | Apr 17, 2025 | stories
Every Tiny Life Has a Wild Future Worth Fighting For And you can help give it to them. As spring arrives and the days grow longer, something remarkable begins at Anderson Humane Wildlife Center—baby season. From early March through late summer, our nursery fills with...
by Mollie Propheter | Apr 15, 2025 | stories
Dottie’s Legacy: One Gift. Thousands of Lives. Dottie’s legacy began with a simple walk through Anderson Humane. She quietly toured our shelter, met the animals in our care, and saw—up close—the overwhelming number of pets in need of a second chance. That day, Dottie...
by Mollie Propheter | Mar 25, 2025 | stories
At just 18 years old, Alanna Law’s life was turned upside down by a condition she never expected. Diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in 2020, Alanna began a difficult battle with debilitating anxiety and non-epileptic seizures. Her seizures, which...
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...
