by Carissa Hartwig | Mar 18, 2024 | stories
We are excited to share that we are remodeling 24 of the dog kennels at our shelter! We are saying goodbye to our current outdated chain link and cement kennels and moving forward to the modern era of Midmark kennels. These upgrades will help provide comfort, safety,...
by Carissa Hartwig | Feb 27, 2024 | stories
Once upon a time… 📖 We asked our adopters to submit their #PetcoLoveStories. We’re excited to announce that Lisa + Willow have helped us earn a $10,000 grant award from our friends at Petco Love and BOBS® from Skechers® to help us save even more pet lives!...
by Carissa Hartwig | Feb 15, 2024 | stories
Our wildlife team receives countless injured animals throughout the spring and summer. Among these patients, there are always some that truly prove to be fighters. In June of 2023, a good samaritan brought us a Virginia opossum who had been hit by a car. At first...
by Carissa Hartwig | Jan 16, 2024 | stories
Between the recent snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, many of us are bundling up with coats, gloves, and scarves. But while you’re preparing to face the winter cold, make sure your pets are ready too! Here are 6 different ways to keep your dogs warm and healthy this...
by Carissa Hartwig | Dec 14, 2023 | stories
When temperatures drop, Alyssa Masten, Anderson Humane’s Intake and Community Feline Coordinator, starts receiving a lot of phone calls. The callers are worried about the feral cats in their community. “They don’t know how to help, and feel so bad for the cats,”...
by Carissa Hartwig | Jun 22, 2023 | stories
Ellie Mae, a timid and anxious Labrador Retriever, came into our care in May. Not too long after, Ellie Mae found herself at a loving foster home dedicated to helping her decompress from the shelter. Within that foster family was Via– a Healing Paws dog. Little did we...
