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Loving Reacher into His Forever Home

Loving Reacher into His Forever Home

When Shannon and her family started fostering Reacher, a retriever mix, earlier this year through Anderson Humane, they thought he would be with them only a matter of weeks. Little did they know...

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Finding a Home for Felicity & Ferdinand

Finding a Home for Felicity & Ferdinand

Felicity arrived first. The man who had been raising her since she was a duckling brought the one-year-old duck in to Anderson Humane’s Wildlife Center, seeking to surrender her. Felicity was in...

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The Mayor of Meow Town

The Mayor of Meow Town

Spend much time in Meow Town, the main cat room in Anderson Humane’s South Elgin shelter, and you will realize two things: Ken Swanson is a regular fixture here and he’s highly valued by the shelter...

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Keeping Marilyn and Guido Together

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,...

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Why Our Cat Transports Are So Important

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...

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Amber’s Energetic Cuddle Bug

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...

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How to Avoid Holiday Threats to Your Pet

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....

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Deb’s Long-Awaited Canine Companion

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...

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