Our Featured Pets...Snowy the cat and Mr. Bill the dog!
Snowy was found wandering the streets in a subdivision one day in Feb 2009. After a Good Samaritan took her to the vet, they found her microchip registered to Anderson. According to neighbors, Snowy's owners had moved months prior and just let her outdoors. She is four paw declawed and 11 years old, so it was a hard winter for this poor girl! But, she's safe and sound at the shelter. Snowy just wants to be loved! As a member of the 9 Lives Club, her adoption fee is waived for adopters aged 65 and over, and would be $50 to those 64 and under.
Hi, my name is Mr. Bill. I am a big 1 year old Shepherd Husky Mix who’s looking for a companion who is active and can keep up with my high energy. I’m a burly dog that loves to jump and I’m very much a puppy. I do know some commands like “sit,” “down,” and “shake hands” but I’m willing to learn more if you take me to training classes. Because I have so much energy I would prefer a family with children over 7 years. I wouldn’t want to knock someone down or frighten them. If you’re interested in meeting me please complete the Dog Adoption Profile online or at the shelter and submit it to Anderson Animal Shelter.
Wishlist
Here's a list of our most needed items if you would like to drop something off during shelter business hours. No donation is too big or small and everything is very much appreciated!
*30 pack aluminum half baking pans – used for litter pans (available at Sam’s Club)
*Paper towels
*KMR (kitten replacement milk)
*Hill’s Science Diet cat food (dry or canned)
*Hill’s Science Diet dog food (dry or canned)
*Pet wipes
*Cat toys
*Kitty Litter – non scoopable
*Soft Paws or Soft Claws
*Bleach
*Feliway spray and plug in refills
*Cat scratching posts
*Glade plug in refills
*Electric heating pads
*Aluminum cans (for recycling)
*Monetary donations
Who We Are
Incorporated in 1966, Anderson Animal Shelter has provided temporary housing for approximately 3,400 dogs, cats, birds, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets, rabbits and other homeless or abandoned pets. We are committed to a low-kill philosophy (100% adoption of adoptable animals) and so do not place time limits on any of the animals in our care. In 2001, an on-site veterinary clinic was added to provide health care for Shelter animals and to assist in the goal of spaying/neutering all adopted dogs & cats before they leave the Shelter.
Adopting a friend
Hours: Mon: 2 - 8pm, Tues: 12-6pm, Wed: Closed, Thurs: 2-8pm, Friday: 12-6pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11am - 4pm. The shelter stops adoptions and showings a half hour before closing each day.
Adoption Fees: Dogs $200.00, Puppies $350.00 and Cats $155.00. This covers spay/neuter, microchip, free vet office visit from participating area veterinarians, vaccinations, ID tag, collar and leash (dogs) or carrying case (cats). The puppy adoption fee includes a 6 week training class and a $50 rebate upon completion of that one or proof of another training class.
Renters: we need to see proof that your landlord allows pets. Feel free to bring in your lease with you to the shelter.
If you are interested in adopting a dog and you already have a dog(s), we require you to bring your dog(s) to the Shelter so that we can be sure they get along.
We generally do not adopt kittens under 6 months to families with children under 6 years of age. Kittens can be very fragile and very young children, while they may have all the best intentions, can be rough with kittens.
Come Visit Us!
From Route 20: Head south on Rte 31 through South Elgin. Anderson Animal Shelter is located just south of South Elgin on the right side of the road.
From Route 64: Rte 64 intersects Rte 31 in downtown St. Charles. Head north on Rte 31. Anderson Animal Shelter is located approximately 6 miles north of St. Charles and will be on your left heading north on Rte 31 (immediately after the "River Ridge" subdivision).
Anderson Animal Shelter 1000 S. LaFox St. (Route 31)
