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60 Stories in 60 Days: The Dogs Who Healed Our Hearts
Story #33: Brooks, Winnie, and the Gift of Second Chances As told by Rebecca O’Brien, Foster & Adopter A Hesitant Start My sister introduced me to Anderson Humane when I was ready to open my...
60 Stories in 60 Days: First Love, Lifelong Memories
Story #32: Duffy, Our Adventure Buddy As told by Gary and Melissa Porter, Adopters & Donors A Friendship That Lasted a Lifetime Long before online adoption sites existed, we discovered Duffy in...
60 Stories in 60 Days: Learning to Be a Cat
Story #31: Love With Boundaries As told by Megan Fry, Senior Director of Operations at Anderson Humane A Rough Beginning Goosebumps came to us through a mistake. A tag mix-up at Chicago Animal Care...
60 Stories in 60 Days: Walks That Heal
Story #30: A Pause in the Middle of the Day As told by Kelly Rakunas, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Anderson Humane The Best Part of My Day For the last couple of years, my lunch break has...
60 Stories in 60 Days: A Southern Girl Finds Her Place
Story #29: Hazel’s Journey Home As told by Paul Seidlitz, Adopter Meeting Hazel I first met Hazel when she was in a foster home, and from the moment our eyes met, I felt a connection. She had...
60 Stories in 60 Days: When a Partnership Becomes a Purpose
Story #28: The Road Home That Changed Everything As told by Kelly Kane, Brilliance Subaru Team Member and Corporate Partner Where It All Began Some moments quietly change everything. You do not...
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