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When NOT to Save a Wild Animal

When NOT to Save a Wild Animal

The woman was frantic, a bit muddy, and carrying an injured duckling. She arrived that way at Anderson Humane’s wildlife intake, hoping they could mend the animal. When the staff asked what had...

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Eleven Pounds of Joy

Eleven Pounds of Joy

Before each visit, Amy bathes Coco, her 11-year-old shorkie (a yorkie and shitzu mix), and puts a little red bandana around her neck. Coco excitedly spins in a circle a few times, and then she’s...

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The Moving Source of Our Adoptables

The Moving Source of Our Adoptables

In the early dark hours of a Sunday morning, when most of Checotah, Oklahoma was still asleep, the parking lot at Happy Paws Animal Shelter was abuzz. People in Happy Paws and Anderson Humane...

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For the Love of Roxy and Leo

Toni first interacted with Anderson Humane during a really rough season in her life. It was 2016 and Roxy, the 12-year-old Chihuahua who had been Toni’s best friend since she was in the sixth grade,...

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The 7-Year-Old Saving Dogs with Lemonade

The 7-Year-Old Saving Dogs with Lemonade

When Eleanor decided to run a lemonade stand this summer, she had no idea how far the project would take her. Her initial plan was simple and admirable: Every week she would sell lemonade in front...

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