Animals and Fireworks: What You Should Know

As pet owners, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our furry friends. Fireworks can be a source of joy and celebration for humans, but they can cause anxiety and distress for many pets. Here are 6 ways to keep your pets safe this summer: 1....
Saving Lives on the Fly

Saving Lives on the Fly

On April 6th, a plane touched down at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, then took off again 30 minutes later. What happened in that half hour was nothing short of lifesaving. Staff members from nine different animal welfare organizations, including Anderson...
New Hope for Three Senior Dogs

New Hope for Three Senior Dogs

On a crisp fall day, Molly Craig, the Intake and Transfer Manager at Anderson Humane, made the short drive from our South Elgin shelter to Kane County Animal Control in Geneva. She was there to check out three senior dogs – Blanco, Babe, and Frank – to see if they...
The Dog Making Dreams Come True

The Dog Making Dreams Come True

Ever since Otis joined Danielle’s family, he’s been fulfilling dreams.   “My boyfriend Matt had wanted a dog his whole life,” Danielle said of their decision earlier this year to adopt a dog. Danielle, who’s adopted nearly all her dogs from Anderson Humane, began...
The Puppy Who Won the Jaeger Family’s Hearts

The Puppy Who Won the Jaeger Family’s Hearts

When Kathleen Jaeger first saw a photo of Austin, a puppy available for adoption at Anderson Humane, she was struck by his cute toothy smile. “I was so drawn to him,” Kathleen said, adding she felt the sense that she needed him. Her family had been through so much and...