Feb 25, 2026 | adoption, foster, stories, volunteer
Story #57: The Foster Who Never Left As told by Patti Sweeney: Adopter, Foster, Volunteer, and Donor I started volunteering at Anderson Humane almost five years ago. We had just lost our beloved wiener dog of 18 years, and our house felt empty. We were not ready to...
Feb 24, 2026 | adoption, stories, volunteer
Story #55: Moxie’s Fighting Chance As told by Christa Oody, Volunteer Engagement Manager Working at Anderson Humane, I meet a lot of puppies. I see them arrive, grow, heal, and head off to their loving homes. I love them all. But every once in a while, one settles...
Feb 19, 2026 | stories, volunteer
Story #51: The Dog Who Taught Me Patience As told by Christine Vivacqua, Volunteer Just Another Walk Through the Kennels When I first met Carter at Anderson Humane, I was just another volunteer walking through the kennels, hoping to make a small difference in a very...
Feb 16, 2026 | adoption, foster, stories, volunteer
Story #48: A Journey We Never Planned As told by Steve Lyles and Kim Kofink – Adopters, Fosters, and Volunteers From One Adoption to a Family Mission Our connection with Anderson Humane began in July 2017, in a simple, everyday kind of way. We were walking our...
