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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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From Envigo Lab to Loving Home

From Envigo Lab to Loving Home

Stacey had no idea what her new beagle looked like until she’d made the nearly one hour drive home with him. “He was curled so tight in a ball at the back of the crate,” she said. “He was...

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Passing On Joy Through Fostering

Passing On Joy Through Fostering

It was too soon. Maureen had lost her beloved cat, Kat, to kidney failure and went to find a new one at Anderson Humane’s main shelter. “I couldn’t find a cat I liked,” she said, realizing now that...

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Helping Seven Chimney Swifts Defy the Odds

Helping Seven Chimney Swifts Defy the Odds

John was reroofing his house and removing the chimney when he stumbled upon several noisy baby birds. He didn’t recognize the type of bird and wasn’t sure if they were okay, so he contacted Anderson...

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