Anderson Animal Shelter
Our Featured Pets...Beau the dog and Meow the cat!
Need a Beau? Beau will promise he will be an utmost gentleman. OK, maybe not always but he means well! Beau is a 2 year old Akita mix who is just a darling. He still has a lot of “puppy” in him and needs some training but he has proven to be a very charming dog. Beau would love a home where he can get tons of love, attention and playtime. He does like some dogs as long as they let him be in charge. Beau is a great dog looking for a great guardian! Is it you? Click on Beau's picture above to see a video of all the tricks he can do!
Meow is a large, handsome boy who would prefer to be the only cat in his home, but he loves people. And is aptly named because he is a talker! Meow keeps himself nicely groomed and can't get enough attention from people. He loves looking out the window at the birds outside. Click on Meow's picture above to see how friendly and wonderful he is!
WE NEED YOU!
Animal lover? Anderson's volunteer program is always looking for new volunteers to help with the exciting programs already in place (dog walking, cat socializing and adoption assistants) as well as several events that we run each year. Please contact Anna Friedman at 847-697-2880 ext *51 for more information.
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!
*'Skinny' flat screen monitors (used is fine!)
*Volunteers and adopters!
*Foster homes for kittens with or without moms or for special needs cats and dogs
*Newspaper
*Plastic grocery bags (for doggie doo doo pickup)
*Kitty litter
*Office supplies (pens, copy paper, staples, tape, paper clips etc)
*Any Hill's Science Diet cat or dog food
*Stainless steel food bowls
*American-made rawhide bones/chews
*Cat perches/trees/cubbies
*Heating pads (not the automatic shut-off types)
*Dawn dish soap
*Kitten bottles & formula (KMR)
*Cat and dog nail trimmers
*Paper towels
*Cat and dog toys
*Bleach
*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 $300.00 and Cats $155.00. This covers spay/neuter, AVID microchip, free vet exam from participating area veterinarians, vaccinations, ID tag, collar and leash (dogs) or carrying case (cats). There is an additional $70.00 fee for dogs that require mandatory obedience. Training is held here at the shelter. We require obedience training for all puppies under 6 months of age.
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 5 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)
South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: (847)697-2880
Email:
neuteryourpets@andersonanimalshelter.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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