Champaign County Humane Society

Champaign County Humane Society CCHS is an independent, non-profit animal welfare organization. Animal admissions are by appointment. Positive reinforcement involves immediately rewarding (i.e.

Shelter Visiting Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 2 PM - 7 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
CLOSED on Tuesdays, and major holidays. Please email [email protected] or call 217-344-7297, ext. 17 and leave your contact information. An admissions coordinator will call you back to schedule an appointment and answer your questions. Our Philosophy on Shelter Enrichment and Training
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hampaign County Humane Society (CCHS) believes that the best way to train and rehabilitate homeless animals is through reward based training. food, praise, toys, etc.) an animal when it responds with a desired behavior. The beauty of positive reinforcement training is that it increases the likelihood that a good behavior will be repeated. Adoption Policies
-Our adoption program is for individuals and families seeking a pet to live indoors and provide companionship.
-You must be 21 years of age or older to adopt.
-We recommend that all household members meet the animal during the adoption process. In some cases, we will make this a requirement.
--If you rent or lease your home, we require written or verbal approval from your landlord before you adopt a pet.
-If you currently own animals, making sure your pets are up-to-date on vaccinations and care can help expedite the adoption process.
-All cats, dogs, and rabbits will be spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
-Our adoption contract requires you to take your new pet to a veterinarian within one week of adoption. LOST PETS??? Stray pets found by the public and animals impounded by Champaign County Animal Control go directly to the Champaign County Animal Services Facility located at 210 S. Art Bartell Road (on the North East corner where Art Bartell Road intersects with the service road to CCHS). Anyone looking for their lost pet in Champaign County can contact Animal Control at 217-384-3798.

02/12/2025

CCHS will be closing at 4:00 PM today, Wednesday, February 12th due to the inclement weather and road conditions.
Stay safe! 🐾❄️

Catch all the heart-melting antics of the precious 'Candy Bar' puppies as they learn new things and grow in their foster...
02/12/2025

Catch all the heart-melting antics of the precious 'Candy Bar' puppies as they learn new things and grow in their foster home on the PupsIsPups page! 🐶💞

Alexandrite + her snuggly, warm bed = a true love story ❤️🛏️•
02/11/2025

Alexandrite + her snuggly, warm bed = a true love story ❤️🛏️
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02/10/2025
BEHOLD!!!! She’s the epitome of cuteness, radiating tons of charm, and boasts the cleanest ears this side of the Mississ...
02/05/2025

BEHOLD!!!! She’s the epitome of cuteness, radiating tons of charm, and boasts the cleanest ears this side of the Mississippi; it’s Snowflake! 🐇
Snowflake just became available for adoption today and trust us when we say she surely wont stay long. This cute baby holland lop is a professional snuggler with tons of personality, and she is ready to hop into your heart as your new best buddy! If you want to adopt sweet little Snowflake, stop by CCHS to meet with her 💕
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Like most savvy felines, Oreo won’t get out of his comfy sleeping spot for just anything. He demands a special kind of m...
01/29/2025

Like most savvy felines, Oreo won’t get out of his comfy sleeping spot for just anything. He demands a special kind of motivation, such as the sound of a can being opened or the irresistible promise of the perfect chin scratch. Honestly, we should all take a page from Oreo’s book of life! 📕
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01/24/2025

It’s Kong time! ⏰ Our dogs love kicking back and diving into a tasty frozen food puzzle. Did you know that we always give our adoptable dogs an enrichment treat right before we open to the public? This gives them time to decompress, and it sets a positive tone for the rest of their day, ensuring that each dog feels relaxed and ready to meet new friends! 🐶

01/23/2025

Superstar Brosky is the ultimate crowd-pleasing pup, always ready to dazzle you with all the tricks he has under his belt! 🤩 Check him out as he demonstrates a flawless ‘sit pretty’, ‘give paw’, down, up, spin, and sit! Seriously, is there anything our genius boy can’t do!? 🥰

Thank you, Triptych! This brew has us looking forward to Spring, and this year's Mutt Strut! Check out the limited-editi...
01/23/2025

Thank you, Triptych! This brew has us looking forward to Spring, and this year's Mutt Strut! Check out the limited-edition Triptych brew "Piper's Wit", featuring bright spring flavors like blueberries and the smiling face of last year's Mutt Strut "Top Dog": Piper Rowan!

Last year, Piper and her people raised over $6,000 to support the shelter. Incredible! Together, all of pets competing for "Top Dog" raised over $19,000. You're all "top dogs" to us!

We love Triptych Brewing for offering such an incredible fundraising prize! You make Mutt Strut so much fun! And very delicious.

Stay tuned to our social media for more info about this year's fundraising contest. Do you have what it takes to be "Top Dog"?? All pets welcome to apply...

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🐾 Tonight, we’re excited to finally release Piper’s Wit! This Witbier with Blueberry and Lemon was brewed to honor the top fundraiser at the Champaign County Humane Society’s 2024 Mutt Strut. While it was originally planned as a fall seasonal, life had other plans, and we appreciate your patience as we bring this special beer to life.
At 5% alcohol by volume, Piper’s Wit is bright, refreshing, and bursting with fruity blueberry and citrusy lemon notes. It’s a toast to the incredible efforts of Piper, Piper's family and everyone who supports the Humane Society’s mission.

And to make the evening even better, Flour and Fire Pizza will be here from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, serving up wood-fired goodness. Stop by, grab a pint, and enjoy a slice as we celebrate Piper’s success! 🍺🍕

We have availability in our upcoming Puppy Socialization Classes! These classes are tailor-made to suit your paw-fect pa...
01/22/2025

We have availability in our upcoming Puppy Socialization Classes! These classes are tailor-made to suit your paw-fect pal!
Classes begin Monday, February 3rd and run from 4:30-5:40PM right here at the Champaign County Humane Society in our indoor training facility.
Classes cost $120 for a 6-week session (meets once per week). There is a $20 discount for puppies adopted from CCHS or another shelter/rescue.
Please note that payment is due in full in order to reserve your spot in any CCHS dog training class. If you would like to bring your pup for Puppy Socialization Classes, please email [email protected] to get enrolled!

“You can look, but you can’t touch it” - Zeus about his stuffy 🐶✋•
01/20/2025

“You can look, but you can’t touch it” - Zeus about his stuffy 🐶✋
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If you’re on a quest to fill your home with the sweet symphony of nature, your search ends here with our fabulous singin...
01/16/2025

If you’re on a quest to fill your home with the sweet symphony of nature, your search ends here with our fabulous singing trio of adoptable canaries! 🎶🐥
Our feathered friends will serenade you daily with their delightful songs, and they’re perfect birds for beginners! They are cheerful, active, fun, and easy to care for. Canaries thrive in groups, so these three must be adopted together.
Interested in adopting the canaries? Give us a ring at 217-344-7297!
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Milly is VERY enthusiastic about giving out handshakes, but don’t get it twisted - she’s not handing them out for free!...
01/15/2025

Milly is VERY enthusiastic about giving out handshakes, but don’t get it twisted - she’s not handing them out for free! When our behavior specialist was a little slow on the draw rewarding her with treats, Milly decided to take matters into her own paws and go after what she rightfully earned! 🐶🤝
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Visit our friends at Antiques & More at Staley Road for a HUGE discount on donated items. Year round, you can donate ite...
01/14/2025

Visit our friends at Antiques & More at Staley Road for a HUGE discount on donated items. Year round, you can donate items or shop our booth to support homeless pets. Right now, Antiques and More is offering 75% off our booth items for a limited time. Check them out!

Did you know we have a booth where all proceeds go to support the Champaign County Humane Society? And right now they are running a 75% off sale on EVERYTHING in that booth! You won’t want to miss it!

Peek-a-boo! 🙈 Gandalf couldn’t help but notice you strutting by and is purring with hope that you might spare a moment t...
01/13/2025

Peek-a-boo! 🙈 Gandalf couldn’t help but notice you strutting by and is purring with hope that you might spare a moment to shower him with some pets! 😸
We absolutely adore this guy and can hardly believe he’s still hanging around! He’s got that cute, big former Tom cat charm with a personality as friendly and outgoing as they come. If you’re considering adding a sweet adult kitty to your family, don’t overlook Gandalf!
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01/10/2025

Due to the incoming snow, CCHS will close to the public at 4:00 PM today. Stay safe and warm!

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4003 Kearns Drive
Champaign, IL
61822

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Monday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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Jane and Eclipse of CatNap Cafe have been keeping us highly entertained as of late with their silly antics! These two newly found besties are always getting into mischief and shenanigans, whether it’s chasing their own tail or pondering the mystery of how windows work. Their playful energy is contagious, and it’s impossible not to smile watching these two enjoy the simple pleasures of life! 😸

Right now there's a little birdsong added to our regular chorus of dogs 🥰🥰🥰 Misty, Brock, and Pikachu are a bonded group of finches looking for their forever home. Will you help them fly? CCHS can care for all sorts of companion animals! Meet our birds, and any other pets available for adoption on our website at cuhumane.org! We are closed on Tuesdays, but stop by any other afternoon! #adoptdontshop #supportcchs #birdsforadoption #champaignurbana

Did you know we have a booth at Antiques and More on Staley Road? Check out what is in stock today, and check back often for new finds. Look for the CCHS banner on the wall. Happy treasure hunting! #thriftfinds #antiques #chambana #champaignurbana #supportcchs #supportpets #ShopToSupport

Teddy’s ciLiving segment
Teddy’s ciLiving segment

We always suspected Teddy had that natural star quality about him, and boy, were we spot on! 🤩Watch Teddy and adoption supervisor, Dani, rock their segment on WCIA3’s ciLiving.tv as they chat about the Clear the Shelters adoption event going on now through September 10th! 🐱🐶🐰

Did you know you can see the stars in person by simply stopping into the shelter for a visit? Prepare to be star-struck by the famous doppelgängers hanging out at CCHS!

We all start somewhere! Give you and your dog the "foundations" to succeed at some of the most popular dog sports. Our new, exciting 6-week dog training course will give you the fundamental skills of shaping, luring, and targeting as you introduce new equipment and behaviors. "Sports Foundations for Dogs" will help both you and your dog grow in confidence through new skills and mental excercise! Sign up now! To Register, call CCHS at 217-344-7297. Payment is taken over the phone to reserve your spot. Prerequisite: Open to dogs 6 months and older who have previously taken a group class. Dogs must be friendly with people and other dogs, walk well on a leash, and be up-to-date on vaccinations. Your skilled instructors will be Amanda Rodriguez, CPDT-KA and KPA-CTP, and Kate Suchodolski, CPDT-KA and AKC Evaluator, with assistance from Aidan Bouchard. This class is generously sponsored by Pavlov Media . Learn more here: https://www.cuhumane.org/NewsEvents/EventsCalendar/tabid/105/ModuleID/586/ItemID/544/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx #DogTraining #trainingclass #cuhumane #supportcchs #chambana #dogs #champaignurbana #humanesociety #ilovedogs #dogagility #obediencetraining

Ready.....steady..... GO sign up for Pup Prodigies! This 4-week class starts June 1 for you and your pet to both learn some new tricks. Visit cuhumane.org to learn more about the class, or call the shelter at 217-344-7297 to sign up! You'll teach your dog a few tricks, and you'll also learn the fundamentals to keep going. Your smart, curious pup doesn't want to miss this opportunity. #supportcchs #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #chambana #dogtricks Dog training classes are generously sponsored by Pavlov Media! Pup Prodigies is open to dogs 6 months and older who are friendly with people and other dogs, walk well on a leash, and are up-to-date on vaccinations. See class details here: https://www.cuhumane.org/NewsEvents/NewsDetails/tabid/84/nid/96/r/1/Default.aspx

So Smart 😍 And we know your dog is too! Have fun with your dog and watch them grow in confidence when you sign up for the new dog tricks training class at CCHS: Pup Prodigies! visit cuhumane.org for more info and learn how to sign up! #dogtraining #supportcchs #chambana #dogsoffacebook #dogtricks Dog training classes are generously sponsored by Pavlov Media

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Shelter Hours for Animal Adoptions Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2 PM to 7 PM Saturday and Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM Closed on Tuesdays and major holidays. Animal admissions are by appointment. Please email [email protected] or call 217-344-7297, ext. 17 and leave your contact information. An admissions coordinator will call you back to schedule an appointment and answer your questions. Our Philosophy on Shelter Enrichment and Training Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS) believes that the best way to train and rehabilitate homeless animals is through reward based training. Positive reinforcement involves immediately rewarding (i.e. food, praise, toys, etc.) an animal when it responds with a desired behavior. The beauty of positive reinforcement training is that it increases the likelihood that a good behavior will be repeated. Adoption Policies -Our adoption program is for individuals and families seeking a pet to live indoors and provide companionship. -You must be 21 years of age or older to adopt. -We recommend that all household members meet the animal during the adoption process. In some cases, we will make this a requirement. --If you rent or lease your home, we require written or verbal approval from your landlord before you adopt a pet. -If you currently own animals, making sure your pets are up-to-date on vaccinations and care can help expedite the adoption process. -All cats, dogs, and rabbits will be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. -Our adoption contract requires you to take your new pet to a veterinarian within one week of adoption. LOST PETS??? Stray pets found by the public and animals impounded by Champaign County Animal Control go directly to the Champaign County Animal Services Facility located at 210 S. Art Bartell Road (on the North East corner where Art Bartell Road intersects with the service road to CCHS). Anyone looking for their lost pet in Champaign County can contact Animal Control at 384-3798.