Our Recent Stories
Stephanie’s Journey: A Legacy of Love and Resilience
As Told by Stephanie Olson: Dedicated Foster As we continue our Volunteer Appreciation Week celebration, we are deeply moved to share the story of Stephanie Olson. Stephanie’s path to fostering...
Kim’s Journey: A Path to Healing
As Told by Kim Goehring: Dedicated Volunteer & Foster Guardian This week, as we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, our volunteer spotlight is Kim Goehring. For over three years, Kim has been...
Kristin’s Journey: Paying Love Forward
Told by Kristin Leasia: Dedicated Volunteer & Foster Today, we celebrate volunteer and foster Kristin Leasia. Kristin’s journey into the world of animal rescue was inspired by her own rescue...
Christine’s Journey: Being the Bridge to a Second Chance
As Told by Christine Vivacqua: Dedicated Volunteer & Foster As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are proud to spotlight volunteer and foster Christine Vivacqua. For over three years,...
The Takagi Family Foster Journey
Told by Dawn Takagi: Foster, Volunteer, Animal Advocate, and Healing Paws Team For Dawn Takagi, the decision to join Anderson Humane as a volunteer foster was driven by a deep desire to show dogs...
Mickey’s Journey: A Volunteer’s Legacy of Love
As Told by Mickey Woodhouse: Volunteer Foster Guardian This week, as we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we honor Mickey Woodhouse, a volunteer foster. His journey began not in the shelter,...
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