Keeping Marilyn and Guido Together

Keeping Marilyn and Guido Together

“Guido means everything to her. He’s her entire world,” Joyce said, then added with a laugh, “besides me!” Joyce was talking about her 90-year-old mom, Marilyn, and Marilyn’s 10-year-old Shih Tzu, Guido. Knowing how much her mom’s dog means to her, Joyce had a moment...
Why Our Cat Transports Are So Important

Why Our Cat Transports Are So Important

Take a walk through Meow Town, the main cat room at Anderson Humane’s South Elgin shelter, and you will likely be charmed by the occasional paw reaching out from an enclosure, kittens playfully wrestling in one of the larger condos, or a fluffy adult cat curled up for...
Amber’s Energetic Cuddle Bug

Amber’s Energetic Cuddle Bug

Rey was a covid dog. When Amber and her son, Josiah, were home from work and school all day in the early months of the pandemic, the house seemed a bit too quiet. It had been about eight months since they’d lost both of their senior dogs in short succession, and even...
How to Avoid Holiday Threats to Your Pet

How to Avoid Holiday Threats to Your Pet

As it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and potentially other holiday celebrations in your home, there are some important things to keep in mind to keep your pets safe throughout the season. Many of the items that signal holiday cheer to you also pose a threat...
Deb’s Long-Awaited Canine Companion

Deb’s Long-Awaited Canine Companion

When Deb turned 60, she made a bold declaration to her husband: “I want a dog before I die.” Though Deb had always had dogs growing up, her husband hadn’t grown up with pets of any kind. The two of them had a cat, Pepper, “a fat, happy cat,” as Deb describes him. But...
The Dos and Don’ts of Giving Pets as Christmas Gifts

The Dos and Don’ts of Giving Pets as Christmas Gifts

You can picture it: Christmas morning. Your kids or significant other are gathered by the tree. You hand them one last box. They open it to find a new puppy or kitten. They cry happy tears. It’s a moment you will remember fondly together for years to come. This happy...