Our Recent Stories
Born to Be Wild: Baby Season at Anderson Humane
Every Tiny Life Has a Wild Future Worth Fighting For And you can help give it to them. As spring arrives and the days grow longer, something remarkable begins at Anderson Humane Wildlife Center—baby...
Dottie’s Dream: A Legacy of Healing and Hope
Dottie’s Legacy: One Gift. Thousands of Lives. Dottie’s legacy began with a simple walk through Anderson Humane. She quietly toured our shelter, met the animals in our care, and saw—up close—the...
Alanna’s Story: A Journey of Healing, Hope, and the Unbreakable Bond with Dahlia
At just 18 years old, Alanna Law’s life was turned upside down by a condition she never expected. Diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in 2020, Alanna began a difficult battle with...
Legend’s Journey: A Story of Hope and Heroes
Legend arrived at our Anderson Humane after being transferred from Chicago Animal Care and Control as a special case. Testing revealed that he had a progressive FeLV infection, which meant he was...
2025 Gala Speaker: Dr. Kwane Stewart
We are beyond thrilled to announce Dr. Kwane Stewart, affectionately known as "The Street Vet," as the featured guest speaker for this year’s gala. Dr. Stewart’s groundbreaking work and heartfelt...
Finding Ways to Say Yes!
Anderson Humane is experiencing a growing need for homes for dogs, cats, and other pets. Surrender requests are up 25% compared to last year. Many of these animals are local pets whose families deal...













