Apr 23, 2026 | foster, stories, volunteer
As Told by Stephanie Olson: Dedicated Foster As we continue our Volunteer Appreciation Week celebration, we are deeply moved to share the story of Stephanie Olson. Stephanie’s path to fostering began with a heartbreaking loss in early 2022 when her “soulmate...
Apr 23, 2026 | foster, stories, volunteer
As Told by Kim Goehring: Dedicated Volunteer & Foster Guardian This week, as we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, our volunteer spotlight is Kim Goehring. For over three years, Kim has been a cornerstone of the Anderson Humane community. While she has lent a...
Apr 22, 2026 | foster, stories, volunteer
Told by Kristin Leasia: Dedicated Volunteer & Foster Today, we celebrate volunteer and foster Kristin Leasia. Kristin’s journey into the world of animal rescue was inspired by her own rescue dog, Chester, who has been her constant companion throughout her adult...
Apr 21, 2026 | foster, stories, volunteer
As Told by Christine Vivacqua: Dedicated Volunteer & Foster As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are proud to spotlight volunteer and foster Christine Vivacqua. For over three years, Christine has been an essential part of the Anderson Humane family,...
Apr 20, 2026 | foster, stories, volunteer
Told by Dawn Takagi: Foster, Volunteer, Animal Advocate, and Healing Paws Team For Dawn Takagi, the decision to join Anderson Humane as a volunteer foster was driven by a deep desire to show dogs that the world is not always a cruel place. She sought an organization...
Apr 17, 2026 | foster, stories, volunteer
As Told by Mickey Woodhouse: Volunteer Foster Guardian This week, as we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we honor Mickey Woodhouse, a volunteer foster. His journey began not in the shelter, but on our website, where he found himself drawn back again and again to...
