Our Recent Stories
Baby Animal Season: Navigating Wildlife Encounters
You’re out for an evening stroll when you hear a strange little sound coming from the ground. You – or your dog – decide to check it out, and you realize it’s a nest of baby bunnies. But where’s...
Kennel Remodel
We are excited to share that we are remodeling 24 of the dog kennels at our shelter! We are saying goodbye to our current outdated chain link and cement kennels and moving forward to the modern era...
Winners at Love
Once upon a time... 📖 We asked our adopters to submit their #PetcoLoveStories. We’re excited to announce that Lisa + Willow have helped us earn a $10,000 grant award from our friends at Petco Love...
Against All Odds: A Virginia Opossum’s Road to Recovery
Our wildlife team receives countless injured animals throughout the spring and summer. Among these patients, there are always some that truly prove to be...
Winter Care Guide: 6 Tips to Keep Your Dog Warm and Healthy
Between the recent snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, many of us are bundling up with coats, gloves, and scarves. But while you’re preparing to face the winter cold, make sure your pets are ready...
Helping Feral Cats Survive the Winter
When temperatures drop, Alyssa Masten, Anderson Humane’s Intake and Community Feline Coordinator, starts receiving a lot of phone calls. The callers are worried about the feral cats in their...
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