by Camerin Mattson | Aug 10, 2022 | stories
Around midnight this past Monday, four vehicles pulled into Anderson Humane’s main shelter in South Elgin, carrying eight weary humans and 91 dazed beagles. It was the end of a nearly 800 mile journey from Virginia, but the beginning of a hopeful new future for the...
by Camerin Mattson | Aug 5, 2022 | stories
The photos on Jamie’s cell phone aren’t like most people’s. Between the usual shots of family and vacations there are images of an impossibly cute flying squirrel, a woodchuck snacking on lettuce, a baby squirrel asleep on a stuffed Eyeore doll, and countless more of...
by Camerin Mattson | Aug 4, 2022 | stories
Every day, Anthony goes over to Peter and Diane’s house to see their Susie. Anthony and Susie go for a walk, Anthony gives Susie a kiss or two, and he returns her home, making sure to put her leash in the right spot. Susie is a poodle mix and Anthony is a volunteer...
by Camerin Mattson | Jul 29, 2022 | stories
To say that Surge to New Levels Gym in Carol Stream is an animal-friendly gym is a bit of an understatement. Not only can the 400-some-odd members of this 12,000-square-foot gym bring their pets with them when they work out, the community also hosts an annual...
by Camerin Mattson | Jul 27, 2022 | stories
It was an odd question. “Should we be able to walk up to a beaver?” the caller to Anderson Humane’s wildlife department asked. His name was Jake, he was a farmer, and he and his girlfriend had a very docile beaver on their property. They were worried something was...
by Camerin Mattson | Jul 25, 2022 | stories
The livin’ may be easy in the summertime, as the song goes, but unfortunately that’s not always the case for your pets. Summer brings some unique challenges to their health – from fireworks to mosquitoes to lawn chemicals. But don’t worry! We’ve got all the advice you...
