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Winter Care Guide: 6 Tips to Keep Your Dog Warm and Healthy
Between the recent snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, many of us are bundling up with coats, gloves, and scarves. But while you’re preparing to face the winter cold, make sure your pets are ready...
Helping Feral Cats Survive the Winter
When temperatures drop, Alyssa Masten, Anderson Humane’s Intake and Community Feline Coordinator, starts receiving a lot of phone calls. The callers are worried about the feral cats in their...
From Fear to Friendship: A Healing Paws Dog’s Mission
Ellie Mae, a timid and anxious Labrador Retriever, came into our care in May. Not too long after, Ellie Mae found herself at a loving foster home dedicated to helping her decompress from the...
Animals and Fireworks: What You Should Know
As pet owners, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our furry friends. Fireworks can be a source of joy and celebration for humans, but they can cause anxiety and distress...
Saving Lives on the Fly
On April 6th, 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 from...
New Hope for Three Senior Dogs
On a crisp fall day, Molly Craig, the Intake and Transfer Manager at Anderson Humane, made the short drive from our South Elgin shelter to Kane County Animal Control in Geneva. She was there to...
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