Our Recent Stories
Alone doesn’t mean abandoned: Spring means baby bunnies
GIVE BABY BUNNIES THEIR BEST CHANCE Each spring, as the grass grows taller and nests are tucked quietly into backyards, we start to hear the same worried question: “I found baby bunnies all...
The Anderson Humane Legacy Continues: Annie’s Story
Annie’s Second Chance Told by Cindy Green: Adopter, Donor & Former Board President From Virginia to a loving home filled with love, Annie’s journey is a powerful reminder of why rescue work...
Saving Animals Beyond Kane County
Saving Animals Beyond Kane County A question we hear from time to time is why some of our adoptable dogs and cats come from outside of our local area. The answer is simple: we do not have the same...
60 Stories in 60 Days: A Journey of Second Chances
Story #60: Courage in Four Paws As told by Stevie Lofton, Adopter Mother’s Day weekend in 2023 was hard. I was missing Coyote, my first Dutch Shepherd, who had passed away not long before. I asked...
60 Stories in 60 Days: The Ripple Effect
Story #59: Compassion in Action As told by Dean Daubert, President & CEO It was late fall of 2023. I was still in my office after hours when a man rushed in, clearly frantic. He had captured an...
60 Stories in 60 Days: The Playgroup That Became Family
Story #58: From Shelter to Soulmates and Sidekicks As told by Regina Salvador, Adopter We had not owned a dog since March of 2017. That was when we had to say goodbye to our beloved husky, the...













