Anderson Animal Shelter & Control Guide: Adoption Hours, Lost Pets, Surrender Help, Video & Map
Anderson Animal Shelter is now commonly known as Anderson Humane, with its main shelter at 1000 S. La Fox Street in South Elgin, Illinois. Use this guide for adoption hours, phone number, lost and found pets, surrender help, low-cost services, wildlife routing, volunteer support, a video guide, and a mobile-friendly map.
Main phone 847-697-2880
Adoption hours Mon–Fri 12–7 PM; Sat 11–6; Sun 11–5
Quick Answer: Is Anderson Animal Shelter still open?
Yes — the organization many people search as Anderson Animal Shelter now operates as Anderson Humane. The main shelter is at 1000 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177, with main phone 847-697-2880. Official adoption hours are Monday–Friday noon–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Video Guide: Watch before adopting from Anderson Humane
This video section is included because people searching for Anderson Animal Shelter usually want to understand adoption, available animals and the organization before visiting. The video helps with visual context; the official website remains the final source for current pets, hours and program rules.
Anderson Animal Shelter adoption hours and process
Anderson Humane’s official South Elgin adoption page says adoption hours are Monday–Friday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can check adoptable animals during those hours. If you are interested in an animal in foster care or an All-Star animal, contact Anderson Humane before arriving.
Start with the Anderson Humane adoption page, not a copied social media screenshot. Available animals can change quickly.
Anderson Humane has the South Elgin main shelter, a Bloomingdale Petco adoption center and off-site Petco locations. Make sure you know where the pet is located.
For standard adoptable pets at the main location, the official site says no appointment is needed. For foster or special program animals, call or email first.
Ask about age, medical notes, spay/neuter status, vaccines, microchip, behavior, energy level, other pets, children and first-week adjustment.
Be ready to provide accurate household details and sign the adoption agreement. Do not adopt as a surprise gift for someone else.
Bring a secure carrier for cats or small animals. For dogs, bring a safe leash setup and a vehicle plan.
Anderson Humane adoption fees and costs to confirm
Anderson Humane may run adoption promotions, including special anniversary promotions, and fees can vary by pet, age, event or program. Because the official pages may change, confirm the current adoption fee for the exact animal before visiting.
| Cost or fee topic | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dog adoption fee | Ask the fee for the exact dog, age and promotion status. | Fees may vary for puppies, adults, seniors, events or special programs. |
| Cat adoption fee | Ask whether kittens, adult cats, bonded pairs or promotions have different pricing. | Some promotions encourage adopting adults or pairs. |
| Small animal fee | Ask before visiting if the pet is a rabbit, guinea pig, bird or other small animal. | Supplies and housing costs may exceed the adoption fee. |
| Medical status | Ask what is included: vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip, testing or follow-up. | You need to know what your private veterinarian must handle later. |
| Training or support | Ask whether post-adoption training, low-cost care or support resources apply. | Anderson Humane offers resources that may help keep pets in homes. |
What to bring before you visit Anderson Humane
Lost pet near Anderson Humane: what to do first
Anderson Humane provides a Lost Pet Form that submits information to shelter staff so they can keep a lookout. The organization also partners with Petco Love Lost for found pet/stray reporting. Use several steps at once instead of waiting for one post or database.
Use Anderson Humane’s lost pet page and include clear photos, species, breed, color, sex, microchip status and last-known location.
Call 847-697-2880 and ask whether a matching pet has arrived or been reported.
Use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup and contact the registry. Make sure phone and email are current.
Anderson Humane may not be the only place a lost pet is taken. Check your city or county animal-control route too.
Check porches, garages, yards, alleys, sheds, wooded edges and neighbor cameras. Indoor cats often hide close to home.
Use local groups and Petco Love Lost, but require proof of ownership before handing over a found pet.
Found a pet or stray near Anderson Humane
If you found a dog, cat or stray animal, do not assume it is abandoned. A lost indoor cat or escaped dog can look scared, dirty or thin after a short time outside. Use the official found-pet form, check for a microchip and avoid giving the pet away without proof of ownership.
Animal surrender and owner support at Anderson Humane
Anderson Humane’s surrender and support resources are designed to help families before surrender becomes the only option. The organization mentions its STAR program for people in crisis due to domestic violence and for low-income seniors during temporary hospital stays. If you need to surrender or need temporary support, contact Anderson Humane first rather than arriving without notice.
Animal control, cruelty, wildlife and emergency routing
Anderson Humane is not the same as a municipal animal-control dispatch office. It can help with adoption, lost/found forms, animal support programs, low-cost services and wildlife guidance, but urgent public-safety matters need the correct emergency or local authority.
Anderson Humane services, clinic, training, foster and volunteer help
Anderson Humane does more than pet adoption. Official pages describe low-cost veterinary care, training classes, foster programs, foster-to-adopt, Doggie Day Out, wildlife rehabilitation, volunteer opportunities and community support programs.
Call scripts for Anderson Animal Shelter searches
Use a clear script so staff can quickly route your question.
Adoption script: “Hi, I saw [pet name/type] on the Anderson Humane adoptable pets page. Is this pet still available, and is the pet at South Elgin, Bloomingdale or another location?”
Lost pet script: “Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [street/intersection]. I completed or want to complete the Lost Pet Form. Can you check whether a matching animal has been reported?”
Surrender/support script: “Hi, I need help with possible surrender or alternatives. My pet is [age/species] and the issue is [brief reason]. What support, appointment or form should I use first?”
Anderson Humane map and visit planning
The main Anderson Humane shelter is listed at 1000 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. Before leaving, check the pet’s location, confirm adoption hours and bring safe transport supplies.
Official Anderson Humane links
Common mistakes that slow people down
Anderson Animal Shelter FAQs
Yes. Anderson Humane is the current official name commonly connected with the former Anderson Animal Shelter search intent.
The main phone number is 847-697-2880.
The main shelter is located at 1000 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177.
Official South Elgin adoption hours are Monday–Friday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For standard adoptable animals at the main location, the official page says no appointment is needed. For foster animals or special program animals, contact Anderson Humane first.
Fees can vary by animal, age, promotion and program. Confirm the current fee for the exact pet before visiting.
Complete Anderson Humane’s Lost Pet Form, call the shelter, update microchip information, search physically and check nearby municipal shelters or animal-control routes.
Use the official Found Pet/Stray Form, scan for a microchip, avoid unsafe handling and require proof before returning a pet privately.
Contact Anderson Humane through the official surrender page first. Intake capacity and appointment needs can change, and support alternatives may be available.
Yes. Anderson Humane lists low-cost veterinary services at its South Elgin clinic. Confirm appointment rules and current services before going.
Anderson Humane has a wildlife center and lists wildlife contact information. For immediate public-safety concerns, use the proper emergency or municipal route.
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent animal shelter and animal control directory. The official Anderson Humane website is ahconnects.org.
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