Anderson Humane - North Aurora Adoption Center

Gina Goss

2024-01

Wonderful organization that advocates for animals in every way they can. I adopted my 1 year old border collie mix from their North Aurora location and took their puppy training classes. The instructor was amazing. Young, really knowledgeable and truly cares about your animal and you. Highly recommended.

Claudia Szpicki

2023-12

I had adopted a 6 year old cat named Wednesday in 2021 at the time of adoption she was the oldest cat in the registryWe did a zoom meeting before meeting Wednesday in personI was made aware of all of her health issues and if I was able to maintain.Wednesday is thriving almost 3 years later and an amazing kitty!!Thank you Anderson

Sameer Mustafa

2024-01

From the moment we walked through your doors, Yvette, Daisy, and Lisa made us feel at ease. Their warmth and genuine enthusiasm for helping animals find loving homes were evident, creating a positive and welcoming environment.We are especially grateful for the patience and dedication shown in answering all our questions. As first time pet owners, we had many concerns and uncertainties, but your team took the time to address each one with kindness and expertise. Their guidance and valuable insights have made the transition into pet parenthood smoother than we could have imagined.Thank you to the North Aurora team for making this such a pleasant experience!

Katrina G.

2024-04

Last week I brought home my second Anderson kitty. I am now the proud owner of Mike (formally known as Tigger). Easy adoption process. Reasonable fees and one of the two people on staff were extremely helpful (the other just seemed a little bothered, perhaps she wasn't feeling well or something). Great experience overall! Now working on the slow process of introducing Mike to my existing Anderson rescue. I was given great handouts on tips for introducing cats and I have found those very helpful!

Josh Hoske

2023-11

Super helpful staff whenever I've adopted from here, you can tell they take care of their animals and do a good job

Photographer

2023-12

Both of my cats are from Anderson. I adopted both in 2019 at different months. My first senior cat cost me $125 to adopt, and my second younger cat cost me $50 to adopt. I love them both and they’re the best cats I’ve ever met. When I went into the shelter yesterday (2023) I told the worker I was looking for an addition to the family but had some criteria to make sure they would be a good fit. I looked at a handful of cats but ultimately fell in love with a younger male cat named Penn. I spent some time in that enclosure with him and another cat. Another couple joined in the enclosure and found interest in the kitten. When I went up to the desk to inquire about Penn (who’s rate was $295!!) I was told that the couple that came in after me decided to adopt both of the cats even though they’re not from the same litter. I just felt blindsided and wish I was given priority since I was clearly bonding with him. The other couple didn’t even meet him (probably because I was hogging him). But the situation was disappointing enough and felt unprofessional that I will no longer consider Anderson Humane an option for adoption. I felt it was a failure of having policy or at least awareness of what was going on (since I was communicating with the lady who worked there). ADOPT AT YOUR LOCAL CITY’s ANIMAL RESCUE INSTEAD.

Lea Henderson

2024-01

Adopted two kittens here and they sent them home saying their vet check after being bought was all clear and both kittens were great. They were not. One had a SEVERE respiratory infection and both were RIDDLED in worms. Took three worm treatments to fully treat them both.They hold their kittens in colonies and this is not good for them. A $500 adoption fee turned in to $1700 in that and vet bills.I wish the pets there were better cared for health wise.

Faith

2023-05

Awesome shelter. Very clean and animals are taken care of. Lots of wonderful cats and dogs. Staff were really accommodating and kind.

Yovani Camacho

2021-05

When to this place hoping to find a dog and hoping that the process was easy and simple...... and to my surprise it was I paid the adoption fee picked her up the next day. It has been a year and there is no regrets. Thank you Anderson animal shelter of north aurora u guys were very professional and super friendly. This is Layla

Keith Billich

2024-02

Anderson has the most friendly staff. They love and care for the animals they prep for adoption and it shows with GREAT FAMILY ADDITIONS!

Larry Alton

2024-01

Great place to adopt a pet. A lot of perks and animals are well maintained. I highly recommend this adoption agency.

mike prinos

2022-05

We went here back in July 2017 to find and adopt an older dog. And who was in the waiting area pen, a little puppy named Sonny. His littermates had all been adopted and he was alone. The staff were busy in the cat rooms, so I started petting little Sonny and talking to him. Then I picked him up, and that was it, he didn't leave my arms once. We adopted him and changed his name to Darby. He was from Oklahoma and only 10 weeks old. He is our darling, wonderful Darby. Then in Jan 2019 we saw a shelties picture on their website and I drove through a snowstorm to adopt her, and we named her Daisy. They are wonderful together and very playful.

Ruth Madden

2022-05

Wr adopted two small kittens from there and we love that this company does follow up calls to see how our babies are doing! Thank you Anderson Shelter your staff there is amazing!Updated, posting new pictures of our babies 1yr later.

Christina Coronado

2024-02

Adopted my five-year-old cat, Teddy, from this place. Best experience ever! I felt comfortable and didn't feel judged or like I was being interrogated. The employees were friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place! ❤😻

Bob Smith

2023-08

We adopted Whiskey 6 years ago. He was 6 years old when we got him. Those 6 years we had together were great. He was a good dog and buddy to all of us who came to know him.

Mrs. Momma TC

2024-04

Awesome staff!! Such adorable dogs and cats.

Michelle Larrabee

2023-05

Excellent place to get a dog. From just meeting the worker there to her explaining everything into details about care for our new puppy that we love so much! I would recommend a friend here :)*picture of Ruckus who’s new name is Milo*

ray O

2023-06

We adopted a cat one year ago. Great experience. People who work there are very devoted to the pets. Great experience. Would highly recommend.

Alexandria Gangler

2023-09

I adopted my cat Lunabelle there almost two years ago and my love is forever changed. These sweet people helped me find my forever angel!!!!! Best most professional place ever

Eryn DeYoung

2023-06

I wish I didn’t have to give a star. My wife and I adopted a kitten from this location in December of 2022. We just popped in today because we want to add another adoption, cat or dog, but are not 100% sure which one yet and wanted to see what they have available for adoption. When we walked in the lady asked what we were there for and we told her what I previously typed and were told “if you’re not serious about adopting I cannot show you anything in the back and other people treat it like a petting zoo”. So we walked out and will not be back apparently they do not want the animals adopted or repeat customers.

Jen B

2023-05

We arrived almost 3 hours before the event time for a specific dog that was only available at the event, no sooner. We were first in line for the dog.When it was 11:00 we told the shelter the dog we were here for only to be told that moment the dog "was spoken for" and adopted. Exact wording.We were first! How is that possible?"Supposedly" that morning the foster decided to keep it even though Anderson's state they want fosters to provide a week notice if they wanted to keep it.What's stranger is the dog was there. If it's been "spoken" for and adopted....why is it even there?Regardless of scam type of situation it was, to sit there for almost 3 hours being first in line for the dog to be told, the moment the event start of the dog is no longer available is unacceptable.Why would an organization allow a foster family or "whoever" to decide before the event starts that it's theirs.Lots of underhanded things that went on. Beware of this place!The way this has been handled has put such a terrible taste in my mouth, my daughter has been crying as we told her the dog was ours when we saw we were first for her. Needless to say this will be our last experience ever coming here.I would recommend looking closer into your policies and foster families to ensure this type of situation should NEVER arise to another hopeful family. Heartbreaking. Shameful.

Beyonka

2023-05

Not a good place to adopt from. I called today to obtain information about the adoption process. I was told there is no application and after you meet the animal if there is a good fit you take them home. Of course once you pay. I get there and after talking and visiting with the furbaby, I start to speak about my current dog. Im then told that they need to meet my dog. I wish I was told that over the phone before driving so far. I didnt adopt today. I feel sorry for the pups, the place is not concerned how we will treat the animals by having us complete an app and reviewing references. They was only worried if the dogs get along. The dogs are not abusing and not feeding these furburbabies its human beings. The entire process is backwards. They should be able to take dogs in, it seems as if they are not safe there either.

Brandee Arndt

2020-05

I love coming in here with my kids. The staff is friendly and helpful! Plus we absolutely LOVE seeing all the dogs & cats available for adoption. The kids even saved their lemonade money to buy items for Anderson's.

Annette Lindstrom

2019-05

Love Anderson Shelter on Randall Rd in North Aurora. Adopted my beautiful cat Benji in Feb 18. He was skin n bones n was losing his hair from not eating. They tube fed him n did the best they could. I chose him because he needed love n attention. He's a beautiful grey tabby with thick hair now. Sweetest boy. Love that little guy.

Sherisse Freeney

2022-05

I was searching for a pup to be a part of our family. On Saturday when I called for an appt. They stated they go by appt. only and gave me an appt. for Sunday at 4pm. However, when I arrived at the location on Randall Rd, they told me I couldn't see a dog because they didn't have me down. They also stated that the person on the phone shouldn't have told me to walk in and that I needed a deposit. Clearly they need a better system of communication. Will not go back.

Melanie Latham

2021-05

Very friendly and love our new kitten Heather

laurie j

2023-05

Got there super early to adopt a kitten, and i did. Very happy with her. The people were very nice and the foster mom was very sweet.

Tim Bouras

2021-05

We brought our dog, and the ladies working there gave her so much attention! After walking through the awesome barn, and of coarse looking through the cool things, our dog roamed the farm yard, having a great time! We will be bringing items this week to donate,so they can sell to help pay for the dogs!

Donna Woods

2023-05

The girls how work there are so nice ! They love to see the Bearded Dragon we bought there ! Me and my granddaughter live to bring him in to see them !

Sierra

2023-05

Someone I know adopted a cat and then a few days, and $500 on vet costs later, the cat was diagnosed with feline leukemia.I don’t think this shelter tests their cats for feline leukemia and now my friend will lose a cat from sickness that she just got.