Our Recent Stories
Milestone Moment: Our 3,000th Adoption! Meet Lionel
Celebrating our 3,000th adoption of 2025!
Enrichment: Helping Dogs and Cats Thrive at Anderson Humane and at Home
On a sunny afternoon at Anderson Humane, a volunteer crouches in the grass, holding a knotted towel filled with treats. A curious pup bounds over, tail wagging, nose twitching as it searches for the...
And…59 Make 1,002!
The difference we can make together. Sometimes the biggest impacts start with the smallest acts of kindness. Five years ago, Brilliance Subaru of Elgin invited one adoptable dog into its showroom...
Comfort on Four Paws: How Healing Paws Changes Lives
When Glenn named his dog "Magic," he knew she had something special. But it wasn't until they joined Anderson Humane's Healing Paws program that he truly saw her magic in action. "It really is like...
Adoptions Are Down—But Together, We Can Change That
Across the country, animal shelters are facing a tough reality: dog and puppy adoptions are slowing. Unfortunately, Anderson Humane is no exception. Our team continues to provide the very best care,...
Meet Lottie: The Snake Helping People Face Their Fears
For many people, snakes are the stuff of nightmares. But at Anderson Humane’s Wildlife Center, one calm, curious snake is proving that fear doesn’t have to be the end of the story—it can be the...
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