Anderson Humane

Adoptable Meet & Greet: Woofstock 2023 - Clear the Shelters
2023-08-26 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Weathered Ways Farms, 39W270 Keslinger Rd., Geneva, 60134
Join us on August 26th for Woofstock ’23, brought to you by the Keller-Williams Holzl Homes team, Goosehead Insurance, and Guaranteed Rate! There will be live music, countless vendors, and delicious food trucks!
Stop by and check out awesome vendors like Mod Bounce House, Pug & Hound Apothecary, Fat Sams for Pets, Cece’s Honeybees, and enjoy talent like Jake Mack and Fairytale Entertainment, they’ll have Paw Patrol characters!
All proceeds from the evening will go directly to Anderson Humane. Be sure to stop by for a fun afternoon, and a chance to meet some adorable adoptables!
Want to see how much fun it was last year?! See 2022 recap here – Dog Days of Summer 2022 Recap!

Check out some pictures from last year!

What’s Clear the Shelter? It’s when NBCUniversal Local teams up with hundreds of shelters across the country in the month of August! It’s a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need. The goal is to #ClearTheShelters by finding forever homes for as many animals as possible. More than 860K pets have found their forever homes since 2015. Click here to learn more

Paws for a Cause: Festival of the Vine Fun Fair
2023-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Grandview Realty, 501 West State Street, Suite 103, Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
Grandview Realty is excited to invite you to Paws for a Cause: Festival of the Vine Fun Fair! Join us on September 9th from 11 AM to 3 PM at 501 W State Street Unit 103 in Geneva for a day filled with fun. There will be a 50/50 raffle, face painting, balloon animals, a photo booth, and refreshments! All funds raised will go directly to Anderson Humane to help us continue our mission of bringing people and animals together for good.

Putt for the Pups
2023-09-11 10:30 (America/New_York) | The Hawk Country Club, The Hawk Country Club, 5N748 Burr Rd, St. Charles, IL, 60175, United States
MKFM Law is thrilled to invite you to the Second Annual Golf Outing this Fall, a daylong event of fundraising and fun at The Hawk Country Club in beautiful St. Charles, IL to benefit Anderson Humane. Please join us for an enjoyable day of golfing, gimmicks, contests, and games followed by an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to bid on fabulous auction items!
Your participation and generous donation(s) will assist Anderson Humane in continuing to provide support for its Adoption Program, Healing Paws Pet Therapy Program, Low-Cost Vaccinations, Dental and Spay/Neuter Clinics, and other initiatives. We look forward to golfing together at The Hawk Country Club in support of Anderson Humane, a wonderful place of refuge and second chances for the thousands of animals and the people who love them. Click here to register.

Healing Paws Evaluation
2023-11-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Anderson Humane Administrative Office (located in the Cedar Avenue Business Center), 1020 Cedar Ave, Suite 209, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Healing Paws Comfort Animal Therapy Program
Think your pet could be a Healing Paws comfort therapy animal? Have them evaluated and find out! Anderson Humane’s volunteer program facilitates visits to senior centers, schools, and other places where people need the healing presence of animals. A minimum commitment of 2 hours per month is required.
To schedule an evaluation, please click here. For more information, please contact Chris Beebe at 847.697.2880 x35 or cbeebe@ahconnects.org
Each evaluation will be 20 minutes long and must be scheduled prior to attending. There is a $40 fee for evaluation.

2024 Chicago Auto Show Adoption Event
2024-02-08 11:00 - 2024-02-19 20:00 (America/New_York) | McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Thank you for being interested in adopting with Anderson Humane. Come see us at the Subaru booth from 11am–3pm and 4pm–8pm!
We believe that the human-animal connection has unlimited benefits for both people and animals. What better way to bring an animal into your life than adopting a pet in need of a home? We’ll have puppies at this adoption event. We are excited to help you discover your furry companion and look forward to seeing you at our adoption event.
Want to get involved? We need fosters and volunteers!

Anderson Humane places 4,000 homeless pets into loving homes and rehabilitates 3,000 injured or orphaned wild animals every year. Through the support of our community, we have found forever homes for more than 80,000 pets since our founding more than 50 years ago.
We are passionate about caring for animals and about creating meaningful human-animal connections. We know that animals make us better people, and we want as many people in our community as possible to experience that truth firsthand.

Bingo: Two Brothers Fundraiser
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Two Brothers Artisan Brewing, 30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville, IL, 60555, United States
Are you ready to have a howling good time while making a difference in the lives of our furry friends? Two Brothers Artisan Brewing is thrilled to invite you to a special Bingo afternoon benefiting Anderson Humane. It’s a night of fun, camaraderie, and of course, fantastic craft beers, all while supporting a paws-itively wonderful cause! All proceeds from bingo card sales will go directly back to Anderson Humane.

Dog Day: Windy City Bulls
2024-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Now Arena, Now Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates,, IL, 60192, United States
Ready to meet your new best friend? Then come meet us at the court! Join us for the Windy City Bulls’ Dog Day! Come meet some adoptable dogs looking for a loving family to call their own. Want your dog to join in on the fun? For a $15 Pup Pass, your pup can come to the game! Click here to purchase a Pup Pass! Plus, for all passes purchased, the proceeds will benefit us as well as other local rescues!

Puppy Extravaganza
2024-05-11 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | S. Elgin Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox, South Elgin, IL, 60177, United States
Are you looking for a furry addition to your family? Join us for our Puppy Extravaganza event on May 11th! This puppy adoption event will be held outside in the grass, with weather permitting. No appointments are needed to meet puppies. Get ready for a day full of fun, fur, and endless tail wags!

Summer Solstice Concert
2024-06-22 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Wilds at Red Oak, 1400 N. River Road, North Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
Since ancient times, Summer Solstice traditions have included gathering with family and friends to celebrate the return of sunlight, life, fertility, and the potential for a good harvest. Today, people worldwide still celebrate summer’s arrival, or midsummer, with outdoor feasts and festivities, including singing, dancing, musical performances or concerts, bonfires, and enjoying delicious food and drinks. We invite you to celebrate Summer Solstice Anderson Humane style! Enjoy:

Appetizers, Open Bar, S’mores
Wildlife Specialists to guide you in birdwatching & indigenous animals
Special Appearance by our Ambassador Animal, Isabelle, the Virginia Opossum
The music of string trio: Laura Fako Utley (Harp); David Bednarek (Cello); Lisa Fako (Violin)

Tickets are limited, so click here to get yours!
Thank you to our sponsors!

Adoption Event: South Elgin Petco
2024-06-30 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Petco S. Elgin, Petco, 364 S Randall Rd, South Elgin, 60177, United States
Thank you for being interested in adopting with Anderson Humane.
We believe that the human-animal connection has unlimited benefits for both people and animals. What better way to bring an animal into your life than adopting a pet in need of a home? We’ll have puppies and kittens at this event. We are excited to help you discover your furry companion and look forward to seeing you at our adoption event!

Anderson Humane places 4,000 homeless pets into loving homes and rehabilitates 3,000 injured or orphaned wild animals every year. Through the support of our community, we have found forever homes for more than 80,000 pets since our founding more than 50 years ago.
We are passionate about caring for animals and about creating meaningful human-animal connections. We know that animals make us better people, and we want as many people in our community as possible to experience that truth firsthand.
Want to learn more about Petco? Check out their website!

Healing Paws Evaluation
2024-07-01 16:00, 2025-01-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Anderson Humane Administrative Office (located in the Cedar Avenue Business Center), 1020 Cedar Ave, Suite 209, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Healing Paws Comfort Animal Therapy Program
Think your pet could be a Healing Paws comfort therapy animal? Have them evaluated and find out! Anderson Humane’s volunteer program facilitates visits to senior centers, schools, and other places where people need the healing presence of animals. A minimum commitment of 2 hours per month is required.
To schedule an evaluation, please click here. For more information, please contact Kelly Rakunas at 847.697.2880 x29 or krakunas@ahconnects.org.
Each evaluation will be 20 minutes long and must be scheduled prior to attending. There is a $50 fee for evaluation.

SOLD OUT - Cruise on the Fox River
2024-07-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat, 8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Get ready to take in the sights and sounds of the Fox River on a 3-hour cruise. We’ll have beer, wine, and light appetizers for you to enjoy!
(SOLD OUT) Click here to get your tickets!

Healing Paws Evaluation
2024-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Do It Best Hardware, 3619 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States

Culver's 40th Anniversary Celebration
2024-07-18 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Culver’s South Elgin, 280 S. Randall Road, South Elgin, IL, 60177, United States
Come celebrate Culver’s 40th anniversary with us! Stop by any participating location on Thursday, July 18th from 10 am to 11 pm for a delicious meal. The best part? 10% of the day’s sales will be donated to us to support the animals in our care. We can’t wait to see you there!

Collective Unity Market - Fox Valley Mall Adoption Event
2024-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, IL, 60504, United States
Thank you for being interested in adopting from Anderson Humane.
We believe that the human-animal connection has unlimited benefits for both people and animals. What better way to bring an animal into your life than adopting a pet looking for a loving home? We’ll have dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens at this event. We are excited to help you discover your furry companion and look forward to seeing you at our adoption event.

Anderson Humane places 4,000 homeless pets into loving homes and rehabilitates 3,000 injured or orphaned wild animals every year. Through the support of our community, we have found forever homes for more than 80,000 pets since our founding more than 50 years ago.
We are passionate about caring for animals and about creating meaningful human-animal connections. We know that animals make us better people, and we want as many people in our community as possible to experience that truth firsthand.

Open House
2024-07-27 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | S. Elgin Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox, South Elgin, IL, 60177, United States
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit our facility and learn about how we care for the animals we serve!
You’ll have the chance to:

Enjoy a tour of our facility
Play with adorable, adoptable kittens
Meet our Ambassador Virginia Opossum, Isabelle
Sponsor a kennel or enclosure
Visit interactive booths about Anderson Humane

We can’t wait to see you there!
Ready to make a difference in the lives of animals? Sponsor one of our enclosures! Click here to see all the available opportunities.

Super Saturday at the Wine Exchange
2024-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Wine Exchange, 1 Illinois St., St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Do you love animals and wine? Then join us at the Wine Exchange in St. Charles on August 24th! Enjoy wine tastings, delicious appetizers, and fun! Proceeds from the night will go directly towards caring for the animals in need.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Plus, there will be a 50/50 raffle! Don’t miss out on the fun!

Pints for Pups
2024-08-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W Orchard Road, North Aurora, IL, 60542, United States
Mark your calendars for August 25th and join us at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora for an afternoon of fun! For every pour served, $1 will go towards helping the animals in our care! Sip with a cause, laugh with friends, and contribute to our lifesaving mission. We can’t wait to see you there!

Walk4Animals & 5K Run Kickoff Call
2024-08-28 18:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Do you have questions about our upcoming Walk4Animals and 5K run? Want to pick up some helpful fundraising tips? Or maybe you just want to share your excitement with fellow participants? We’d love for you to join our Walk4Animals kickoff call on August 28th at 6:30 pm! We’ll be sharing all the event details and giving you some great ideas to boost your fundraising efforts.
Click here to join via Zoom. We can’t wait to see you there!

Healing Paws Evaluation
2024-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Anderson Humane Administrative Office (located in the Cedar Avenue Business Center), 1020 Cedar Ave, Suite 209, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Healing Paw Pet Therapy Program
Think your dog or cat could be a therapy animal? Have them evaluated and find out! Anderson facilitates visits for program graduates to senior centers, schools, hospitals, and other places where people need the healing presence of animals. A minimum commitment of 2 hours per month is required.
To schedule an evaluation, please click here. For more information, please contact Kelly Rakunas at 847.697.2880 x29 or krakunas@ahconnects.org.
Each evaluation will be 20 minutes long and must be scheduled prior to attending. There is a $40 fee for evaluation.

NBC's Clear The Shelters Adoption Event: Do It Best Hardware
2024-09-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Do It Best Hardware, 3619 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Thank you for being interested in adopting with Anderson Humane.
We believe that the human-animal connection has unlimited benefits for both people and animals. What better way to bring an animal into your life than adopting a pet in need of a home? We will have dogs and puppies at this adoption event. We are excited to help you find your new furry companion and look forward to seeing you!

Anderson Humane places 4,000 homeless pets into loving homes and rehabilitates 3,000 injured or orphaned wild animals every year. Through the support of our community, we have found forever homes for more than 80,000 pets since our founding more than 50 years ago.
We are passionate about caring for animals and about creating meaningful human-animal connections. We know that animals make us better people, and we want as many people in our community as possible to experience that truth firsthand.

Healing Paws Evaluation
2024-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Anderson Humane Administrative Office (located in the Cedar Avenue Business Center), 1020 Cedar Ave, Suite 209, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Healing Paws Comfort Animal Therapy Program
Think your pet could be a Healing Paws comfort therapy animal? Have them evaluated and find out! Anderson Humane’s volunteer program facilitates visits to senior centers, schools, and other places where people need the healing presence of animals. A minimum commitment of 2 hours per month is required.
To schedule an evaluation, please click here. For more information, please contact Kelly Rakunas at 847.697.2880 x29 or krakunas@ahconnects.org.
Each evaluation will be 20 minutes long and must be scheduled prior to attending. There is a $40 fee for evaluation.

Community Give-Back Program: Alter Brewing
2024-10-30 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Alter Brewing – STC, 12 S First St., St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Mark your calendars for October 30th and join us at Alter Brewing in St. Charles for a night of fun! For every adult beverage served, $1 will go towards helping the animals in our care! Sip with a cause, laugh with friends, and contribute to our lifesaving mission. We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet & Greet with Virginia Opossum
2024-11-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center, 2010 E Main St,, St. Charles, IL 60174, Illinois, 60174, United States
🌱🌿 Join us at Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center on Sunday, November 24th from 10am-2pm for a unique day filled with plants, learning, and a special guest appearance! You’ll be able to meet Isabelle, our sweet Virginia opossum, up close at our wildlife table.
Stop by to:
🐾 Learn fun facts about local wildlife and how to support their habitats.
👋 Say hello to Isabelle the opossum and learn why she’s such an amazing (and adorable) part of our ecosystem!
🌸 Explore a wonderful selection of plants and goodies for your home and garden.

Grandview Realty Holiday Pawty
2024-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Grandview Realty, 501 West State Street, Suite 103, Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
Santa will be stopping by, so bring your camera (and your pets!) for the perfect holiday photo op.
Meet adoptable pets looking for their forever homes.
Help raise funds to support animals in need this holiday season.

Whether you’re ready to adopt, donate, or enjoy cheerful company, this event is the paw-fect way to spread joy while supporting a great cause!
To learn more about Grandview Realty and Pawty Time Events, click here!
Sponsorships Available
Contact Jenn Smiley at jsmiley@ahconnects.org

The Road Home with Brillance Subaru
2025-01-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Elgin Brilliance Subaru, Brilliance Subaru 1500 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL, 60123, United States
Help us reach our goal of connecting 1,000 homeless dogs and cats with the loving homes they deserve.
The Road Home Adoption Event will be taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Brilliance Subaru in Elgin from 11am – 3pm, as part of Anderson Humane’s ongoing partnerships. Our goal is to reach 1000 adoptions by the conclusion of this event. What better way to bring an animal into your life than adopting a pet in need of a home? We are excited to help you discover your furry companion and look forward to seeing you at our adoption event!

Anderson Humane places 4,000 homeless pets into loving homes and rehabilitates 3,000 injured or orphaned wild animals every year. Through the support of our community, we have found forever homes for more than 80,000 pets since our founding more than 50 years ago. We are passionate about caring for animals and about creating meaningful human-animal connections. We know that animals make us better people, and we want as many people in our community as possible to experience that truth firsthand.

Groundhog Day Celebration! - SOLD OUT
2025-02-02 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Enticing Cuisine, 1117 N. Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL, 60510
SOLD OUT – This event is SOLD OUT! Still want to meet Wanda or Isabelle? Book a private wildlife encounter! https://e.givesmart.com/events/G1O/
This February, we invite you to spend Groundhog Day with Anderson Humane. Get an up-close look at the Groundhog and the important role it plays in our ecosystem. Learn fascinating facts about their lives, and snap unforgettable photos to capture the magic of the moment! And who knows? Maybe we’ll have a few more wild friends for you to meet!
Tickets can be purchased here!
$35 Admission Includes:

Breakfast Buffet
Photo opportunity with Wanda & Friends
Bloody Mary Bar & Mimosas

Thank you to our Sponsors:
