Our Recent Stories
60 Stories in 60 Days: There Was Still Love to Give
Story #2 of 60: Love Still Had RoomAs told by Debbie Kaszniak, Adopter After losing our 12-year-old dog, Maddie, on July 3, 2025, our hearts were heavy. Because we are older, I told myself that...
60 Stories in 60 Days: The Day Stella Found Us
Story #1 of 60: Stella’s StoryAs told by Carrie Doles, Adopter After losing our beloved Puggle, Gucci, to cancer, our hearts were broken. We knew another dog could never replace her, but when the...
Dogs, Heart Health, and the Human Animal Bond
When people say their dog saved them, they are usually talking about something bigger than a cute face at the door. They are talking about a reason to get up in the morning, a calmer mind, a walk...
Milestone Moment: Our 3,000th Adoption! Meet Lionel
Celebrating our 3,000th adoption of 2025!
And…59 Make 1,002!
The difference we can make together. Sometimes the biggest impacts start with the smallest acts of kindness. Five years ago, Brilliance Subaru of Elgin invited one adoptable dog into its showroom...
Adoptions Are Down—But Together, We Can Change That
Across the country, animal shelters are facing a tough reality: dog and puppy adoptions are slowing. Unfortunately, Anderson Humane is no exception. Our team continues to provide the very best care,...
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