Our Recent Stories
60 Stories in 60 Days: An Unplanned Yes
Story #56: The Best Lunch Break of My Life As told by Dan Smiley, Adopter On October 22, 2019, I was not planning to adopt a dog. I had a half day at work because I was heading to a Chicago...
60 Stories in 60 Days: The Puppy Who Beat the Odds
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...
60 Stories in 60 Days: The Dog Who Sparked a Movement
Story #54: Where Freedom Begins As told by Anita Archambeau, Adopter Three years ago, I never imagined that a broken 13-pound beagle would become my greatest teacher and a voice for thousands of...
60 Stories in 60 Days: Love Was Waiting in Line
Story #53: A New Chapter Begins at Sunrise As told by Melanie Beard, Adopter After our two 14-year-old cattle dogs passed away within just a few weeks of each other, we were completely heartbroken....
60 Stories in 60 Days: Guardians of the Heart
Story #52: The Cats Who Changed Everything As told by Chris Propheter, Adopter and Donor Growing up, I was never really a “cat person.” Childhood experiences left me hesitant to trust them, and I...
60 Stories in 60 Days: Waiting for the Right Moment
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...
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