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Yacht racer, Captain Bryan Sims, has sailed across oceans and competed in the Race to Mackinac numerous times - winning it once! Now you can join Captain Bryan on an exhilarating six-hour sail on Lake Michigan aboard "Suspect", his epic 60' custom-built yacht! You and nine guests will join the yacht crew at Columbia Yacht Club for an exciting and scenic trip along the waterfront and beyond. Sit back and enjoy Captain Bryan's tales of sailing and racing while you enjoy a whole day on the water. It doesn't get better than this!
Good for the 2025 sailing season.
Winner will be emailed redemption instructions.
Anderson Humane receives weekly transports of adoptable animals from under-resourced shelters in other states. Put on your superhero cape and be on the scene when we receive one of these transports of puppies and dogs. This is a moving front-row seat to the process of homeless animals begin the journey of finding their forever home!
Scheduling options will be coordinated by Anderson Humane's Director of Animal Pathways.Must be 16 years of age or older.
Must be used by 4/5/26.
Anderson Humane's Lead Veterinarian, Dr. Rachel Kantola, is both Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified. Spend two hours shadowing Dr. Rachel as she makes her clinic rounds with our shelter animals. Then get all your questions answered over lunch. Great for college applications, aspiring veterinarians, or anyone fascinated with the life-saving work veterinarians perform.
Appropriate for ages 16 & up.
Want an animal to visit a sick friend? Would you like to send a dog for children to read to? Perhaps treat residents in a memory care facility to an animal interaction?
Anderson's Healing Paws Program is a volunteer-based comfort animal therapy program providing positive pet experiences to children and adults throughout our community. Healing Paws volunteers and their pet partners often visit schools, libraries, rehabilitation facilities, and senior communities.
Anderson Humane currently has over 50 certified Healing Paws teams serving over 900 people annually. With this package you can send a Healing Paws Therapy Animal to visit the location of your choice!
Visit location must be within 25 mile radius of our South Elgin facility (60177).
Healing Paws Therapy Visit must be used by 4/5/26.
Take part in an amazing wildlife release as we return songbirds, ducklings, raccoons, opossums, or squirrels back to their natural habitat. What a wonderful chance to watch a rehabilitated animal be freed back to the wild!
Types of Releases:
Species Release Months
Redeemable during the 2025 season only. We will try to provide multiple release opportunities and ask that you be patient with us as we schedule these releases.You will be given a one-week notice of release time/place, which may be on a weekend.You will need to provide your own transportation. Releases could be an hour-plus drive away.
Ever wonder what goes into rehabbing wild animals? If you're fascinated by nature, here's an up-close look at what goes on during wildlife season at Anderson Humane. Work side-by-side with our Wildlife team as they care for squirrels, raccoons, songbirds, raptors, amphibians, and more. Learn how they prepare animals for release and care for various species of injured and orphaned animals.
Experience lasts 4 hours.
Good for 2025 wildlife season (May-October).
Ages 12-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Enrichment is finding ways to let "dogs be dogs" - and "cats be cats" - in healthy, safe, and appropriate ways. It's more than a boredom buster; it helps improve quality of life, can reduce behavioral challenges, and supports the mental and emotional health of the animals in our care. You'll learn how we provide enrichment opportunities and get fun, easy, and inexpensive tips you can use at home with your pet!
Comes with an enrichment basket full of items curated by our enrichment team.
Enrichment Basket Includes:
Experience lasts 2 hours.
Must be used by 5/4/26.
Winner responsible for basket pickup.
Imagine what it's like to come face-to-face with Isabelle our Virginia Opossum & Wanda our Groundhog! Get an up-close look at these incredible animals, learn fascinating facts about their lives, and snap unforgettable photos to capture the magic of the moment!
Perfect for families, small groups, and wildlife enthusiasts! This magical experience will create lasting memories and inspire a deeper connection to the wonders of wildlife. Give a gift that inspires awe, curiosity, and supports wildlife conservation!
Further instructions will be sent via email when coordinating scheduling.Reservations are subject to availability.Limited to group of 6.Must be redeemed by 4/5/26.Location: Elburn Wildlife Facility
Enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Anderson Humane. Interact with adoptable animals and hear their stories - how they came to us and the care we provided. Learn how we conduct large-scale rescue missions such as our Envigo Beagle rescue which was the 3rd largest in the nation. Learn how our behaviorists and enrichment teams work with animals to maximize adoption potential. You'll leave with a new appreciation for shelter staff and the lifesaving mission they perform!
Limited to 10.
Behind-the-Scenes Wildlife Tour
Wildlife is essential to the balance of nature. By learning about the roles of wildlife and the challenges they face, we can better protect and coexist with the creatures who call our world home. This exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Anderson Humane's Wildlife Rehab facility offers an inside glimpse to how wildlife comes to us, their care and how we prepare them for release.
Donated by Anderson Humane Wildlife Staff
Dinner for Four (4) at Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant & 4 Tickets to an Arcada Theatre Concert
Subject to availability.
Excludes alcohol, tax & gratuity.
Expires 12/30/25
Indoor Viewing of St. Charles Electric Parade, Dinner & Raising Cane's plush dog!
Enjoy a front-row, heated seat with dinner for the annual St. Charles Electric Light Parade (look for the Anderson Humane float)! This package includes:
Children allowed.
Winner responsible for pickup.
Chicago is possibly the most important American city for experiencing important architectural masterpieces. Here's your chance to get a curated, inside look to the treasures we call home. Includes:
This exciting package for four (4) individuals includes full-day access to all paid admission areas and exhibits, parking, and tickets to the following great adventures:
*Attractions may be seasonal and subject to availability.
**Not available on holidays or weekends.
Please check BrookfieldZoo.org/KnowBeforeYougo for information & exhibit closures.
Expires December 31, 2025
Certificate good for (2) Goat Yoga Tickets for the 2025 season.
Private shopping event at J. McLaughlin, Geneva. Private event will be held for up to (20) guests where 10% of sales will benefit Anderson Humane. Enjoy personal styling and shopping with in-store stylists along with refreshments and light bites.
Includes:
Date mutually agreed upon.
Paint a portrait of your pet! Pinot's Palette will transfer a photo of your pet onto canvas. Then their talented artists will lead you step-by-step while you enjoy your favorite beverage and watch your et portrait come to life! Includes:
Expires 4/30/26
Good for St. Charles location only.
Winner responsible for pick up.
Elgin Fire Barn No 5 Museum
Bring your young one to enjoy a tour of the fire station and lunch with the Fire Chief. Meet the firefighters and explore the station! This package comes with:
Intended for elementary school-age children.
Scheduling timeframe between 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Contact at least 2 weeks before desired date to ensure availability and discuss lunch options.
Guests will have lunch with the firefighters on duty and tour the station.
Child may have one adult accompany them.
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