
Our Recent Stories
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...
Parvovirus: A Real Threat to Puppies and Dogs — And a Life-Saving Solution
Parvovirus is a highly contagious and dangerous virus that is spread through the feces of infected dogs. It primarily affects puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs, causing severe gastrointestinal...
Rescued from the Runway: Four Orphaned Kestrels’ Unlikely Journey
It was just another day at the airport hangar—until a routine removal of a 20-foot ventilation duct revealed something completely unexpected: four tiny American Kestrel nestlings, tucked six feet...
Edgewater Del Webb Community Tours Anderson Humane
On March 13, Anderson Humane had the pleasure of welcoming a group of residents from Edgewater Del Webb for a special behind-the-scenes tour of our South Elgin shelter. With nearly 40 guests in...
150 Lives Saved: Anderson Humane Celebrates Milestone Rescue from CACC
Meet Milo – the Milestone Rescue Anderson Humane is proud to announce a meaningful milestone in our ongoing partnership with Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC): the rescue of our 150th animal in...
Bringing Pet Care to the Community: Ivy Academy Vaccine Clinic
On March 15, Anderson Humane partnered with The Ivy Academy to host a remote, low-cost vaccine clinic in northeastern Elgin—part of a broader initiative to improve access to pet care and education...
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