by Greg | Dec 27, 2022 | stories
Felicity arrived first. The man who had been raising her since she was a duckling brought the one-year-old duck in to Anderson Humane’s Wildlife Center, seeking to surrender her. Felicity was in good health, but had imprinted on people, meaning she had attached to and...
by Greg | Dec 21, 2022 | stories
Spend much time in Meow Town, the main cat room in Anderson Humane’s South Elgin shelter, and you will realize two things: Ken Swanson is a regular fixture here and he’s highly valued by the shelter community. You could call him the Mayor of Meow Town. Five days a...
by Greg | Dec 19, 2022 | stories
“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...
by Greg | Dec 16, 2022 | stories
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...
by Greg | Dec 14, 2022 | stories
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...
by Greg | Dec 12, 2022 | stories
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...
