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Anderson Humane In The CommunityA Few Of Our Recent Stories
Keeping Marilyn and Guido Together
“Guido means everything to her. He’s her entire world,” Joyce said, then added with a laugh, “besides me!” Joyce was talking about her 90-year-old mom, Marilyn, and Marilyn’s 10-year-old Shih Tzu,...
Why Our Cat Transports Are So Important
Take a walk through Meow Town, the main cat room at Anderson Humane’s South Elgin shelter, and you will likely be charmed by the occasional paw reaching out from an enclosure, kittens playfully...
Amber’s Energetic Cuddle Bug
Rey was a covid dog. When Amber and her son, Josiah, were home from work and school all day in the early months of the pandemic, the house seemed a bit too quiet. It had been about eight months...
How to Avoid Holiday Threats to Your Pet
As it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and potentially other holiday celebrations in your home, there are some important things to keep in mind to keep your pets safe throughout the season....
Deb’s Long-Awaited Canine Companion
When Deb turned 60, she made a bold declaration to her husband: “I want a dog before I die.” Though Deb had always had dogs growing up, her husband hadn’t grown up with pets of any kind. The two of...
The Dos and Don’ts of Giving Pets as Christmas Gifts
You can picture it: Christmas morning. Your kids or significant other are gathered by the tree. You hand them one last box. They open it to find a new puppy or kitten. They cry happy tears. It’s a...
Rescuing Two Mamas, 17 Puppies, and a Lil Dude
On October 24, a plane touched down at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, then took off again 30 minutes later. What happened in that half hour was nothing short of lifesaving. Staff members...
Keeping Rover Healthy This Winter
The recent first snowfall has many of us locating sweaters, boots, and ice scrapers for the car. As you’re preparing for the colder weather ahead, don’t forget your pets! They’re even more impacted...
Breakfast Time at Our South Elgin Shelter
It’s 8am at Anderson Humane’s South Elgin shelter and you can hear the excited barking from the parking lot. That’s because it’s time for breakfast. In the back dog room, known as the Doggy Den,...