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

Champaign County Humane Society

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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.

12/06/2024

We need folded newspaper!!!
Looking for an easy way to donate to CCHS? Consider bringing us your newspaper! We use them to line cages for cats, kittens, and small animals to make clean-up easy, so it’s always in demand!
Newspaper donations are most useful to us when they are already folded. Check out this tutorial on how to properly fold your newspaper for shelter use!

12/05/2024

THEY’RE SO FLUFFY, WE’RE GONNA DIE!!! 😵
We have to assume that the only reason our TWO adoptable chinchillas haven’t been scooped yet because no one knows they’re here! So here’s your PSA - CCHS has not just one, but two cute, fluffy, and personable chinchillas looking for homes! So what are you waiting for? Come on by the shelter during open hours to meet them!
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12/05/2024

You have style--we can tell--so we know you'll love our limited-edition Christmas shirts! Check out the CCHS Bonfire store at https://www.bonfire.com/store/cchsstore/ if pets make YOUR spirits bright!

Please consider buying a shirt to support our shelter and programs! We work with Bonfire, who prints your orders on demand and ships them directly to you. CCHS receives a small portion of your sale. We hope you find something you love! More holiday designs will be dropping this week, but we couldn't resist sharing this sneak peek!

PS - Bonfire says that Christmas delivery is guaranteed until December 8!

12/04/2024

Does your furry friend have a Christmas wish? Give them a chance to tell Santa Paws, and support the Champaign County Humane Society at the same time! Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 10 AM to 1 PM to have you and your pets' photos taken. When you and your pets join us at Paw-traits this year, you're also helping us get more pets into homes so they can make their own Christmas memories. Our suggested donation is $20 to support the shelter and our programs. We'll email your photos following the event, so you can post or print as you'd like! We'll also have snacks and goodies for both you and your pets.

This event is generously hosted by Serra Subaru Champaign at their showroom at 1402 N Dunlap, Savoy, IL 61874. Check out our event page, Paw-traits with Santa! to save the date. We hope to see you there

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12/03/2024

JUST LOOK AT THIS FACE! It belongs to our longest in-residence pet, 2-year-old Nova. She came to us in April and has been waiting patiently for the right one to adopt her. We'd be honored if you'd consider making a donation to us this Giving Tuesday! Your gifts help us keep pets like Nova healthy and happy while they wait to be adopted. And a big shout out to our friends at Pavlov Media for matching donations (up to $2,500) today! GIVE NOW ---> https://onecau.se/givetopets

12/03/2024

What happens when this dog's person can no longer care for them? It's a story we see almost every day at CCHS. Your generosity helps more stories have happy endings. We'd be honored if you chose to support our mission this Giving Tuesday. Go to https://onecau.se/givetopets to help pets in need.

11/28/2024

Thanksgiving is also a time to reflect on the immeasurable impact of our volunteers. The thousands of hours that you give are the heart of our organization, and their impact is much greater than their mere total. We could not help the pets and people of this community without you. Whether you dedicate your time and love to daily animal care and socialization, our special events, fostering pets, or caring for our building, you are making a difference in the lives of so many pets. Every moment you spend furthering our mission is a gift, and we will never stop saying thank you.

Today, and every day, we are grateful for the Champaign County Humane Society Volunteers .

Here, have some photos of Matt! This friendly boy is so grateful to the volunteers who gave him all his walks. And he is particularly grateful this Thanksgiving because he went HOME yesterday! Everyone, please congratulate Matt and give a shout out to our volunteers!

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11/28/2024

We’re immensely grateful for our loving pet adopters. Thank you for opening your hearts and homes. And more so, when a pet leaves our shelter for their new home, they not only find a family, but it also creates space for another pet in need of a happy ending.

In the comments, please share photos of your pets adopted from CCHS enjoying their cozy home and Thanksgiving holiday 🐾 Everyone here at the shelter loves getting updates on our friends!

Meet Bellatrix and Cinder, who have found their family with the Barkers. THANK YOU, Barker family, for putting them in the lap of luxury, as they surely deserve.

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11/25/2024

CCHS will close at 4 PM on Wednesday, November 27th, and will remain closed to the public on Thursday, November 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume our regular business hours of 2 PM to 7 PM on Friday, November 29th. We wish you and yours a safe and very happy holiday! 🦃

11/25/2024

11/22/2024

We love that we can count on our friends at Antiques & More at Staley Road Featuring Bella Ruth Vintro Style Boutique during the holidays! You can check out our Wish List here ---> https://www.cuhumane.org/Donate/WishList.aspx
While you're there, you can also shop our booth as an additional way to help our furry (and sometimes not so furry) friends!

11/22/2024

Are you feeling a bit down and craving a cozy puppy hug to propel you from Friday to the weekend? Fear not, because Majesty is here to envelop you in a warm, fuzzy embrace! 🫂🥰 Our staff can vouch for it-Majesty gives the best hugs!
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11/21/2024

Matt says “don’t cry because it’s Thursday, smile because tomorrow’s Friday” 🤓
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11/15/2024

We hope everyone had a wonderful time at this year's Fur Ball, presented by Colorfil and Pavlov Media and supported by -N-Gate-100069652214055, Sterling Wealth Management, Illini Media Group, and Shelby and Jack Stifle! This is an event we look forward to every year, and this year your generosity was moving!

Together, we raised over $153,000 for homeless pets. That is incredible! Every sponsor, donor, bidder, and attendee made this night a resounding success for pets. Thank you all!

We hope you enjoyed the event, including the Strategic Peacock Stellar Cellar, the Flora Gems Jewelry Raffle, and the live and silent auctions!

A special thank you to our live auction donors, including Trautman Real Estate Agency & Appraisal, Big Grove Tavern, GameDay Trailers -Trailers-100095361765103, Wingstop Champaign, IL Neil St. -100066838002383, Cooking with Paul, Fire Doll Studio, the CCHS Board of Directors, and more.

And very importantly, thank you to the team of committee members and Champaign County Humane Society Volunteers without whom this would not be possible! Thank you, Erik Broadrick, Alexis Cain, Halia Daley, Holly Ewan-Nordheden, Keith Hart, Christina Kurowski, Charlene Soltes, Mary Young, and Morgan Young. We love you!!

We hope to see you all next Fall for another fabulous Fur Ball!

11/15/2024

POV: You’re on a stroll with the ultimate good boy, Blade, and you’re about to shower him with all the treats and love his heart desires because he’s looking at you like *this* 🥺💞
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Address

4003 Kearns Drive
Champaign, IL
61822

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.cuhumane.org/

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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

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

We need dog enrichment items!

You know what makes our dogs happy? Enrichment! It plays a vital role in keeping them mentally stimulated during their time at the shelter. Did you know that providing 20 minutes of enrichment is equivalent to about 1 hour of physical exercise? That’s why offering a variety of enrichment to the dogs is crucial to keeping them content and healthy while they wait for their future owners to come along. Would you like to help us keep our dogs happy by sending them a new enrichment toy? Since enrichment is a daily occurrence at the shelter, some of our frequently used items are showing signs of wear and tear. Therefore, CCHS is seeking new supplies to continue providing quality care for our residents. Purchase your gift and have it sent directly to us by using this link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UUCCB3HASLJD/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

Tune into the exclusive live stream straight from the mind of Sir Hamilton Walker III 🐷

CCHS Development Director Sarah Sheppard talks Mutt Strut with Stevie Jay and Diane Ducey on 93.5 FM

Thanks to our friends at Stevie Jay Broadcasting for talking up this weekend's Mutt Strut! We can't wait to see you and your puppers on Sunday!

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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.