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Champaign County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Champaign, IL

Our Mission: To instill respect, kindness, and compassion for animals as community values.

Our Purpose: To prevent cruelty to animals; to promote animal welfare; to educate the public about the humane care and treatment of animals; to increase public awareness of the companion animal overpopulation issue and to provide solutions; and to provide high quality shelter, medical, and adoption services for animals when necessary.

As an independent charitable organization (501(c)(3)), our name reflects our geographic location only. We are not a County agency and we are not supported by tax dollars. We are not affiliated with any national animal welfare organization.

We operate as an open admission animal shelter and accept companion animals needing shelter, regardless of age, physical condition, or adoptability.

Staff Members:

■ Executive Director - Mary "Tief" Tiefenbrunn - Tief@cuhumane.org
■ Development Director - Sarah Sheppard - sarah@cuhumane.org
ς Executive Assistant - Terri Hamer - terri@cuhumane.org
■ Bookkeeper - Linda Prom - linda@cuhumane.org
■ Shelter Manager - Karen Simmons - karen@cuhumane.org
■ Humane Investigator/Educator - Elijah Imlay - april@cuhumane.org
■ Animal Behavior Specialist - Breanne Tabbert - breanne@cuhumane.org
$#9632: Volunteer Coordinator - Sarah Connelly -sarahc@cuhumane.org
■ Medical Care Supervisor - yaziria@cuhumane.org
■ Medical Care Staff - Lab@cuhumane.org
■ Shelter Veterinarian - Dr. Gretchen Reid, DVM - gretchen@cuhumane.org
■ Surgical Assistant - Kayla Damm- kaylad@cuhumane.org
■ Adoption and Customer Service Supervisor - Daniella Misa - dani@cuhumane.org
■ Adoption Staff - Adoption@cuhumane.org
■ Animal Care Supervisor - Kayla Pryor - kaylap@cuhumane.org
■ Intake Coordinator - Levi Vanderwater - levi@cuhumane.org
■ Animal Care Staff - Animalcare@cuhumane.org

Contact
Address
4003 Kearns Drive
Champaign, IL 61822
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4003 Kearns Drive

Champaign, IL 61822

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Adoptable pets at Champaign County Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Circe's adoption status with email updates.
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Circe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fortune's adoption status with email updates.
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Fortune

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 5 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chase's adoption status with email updates.
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Chase

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lefty's adoption status with email updates.
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Lefty

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dior's adoption status with email updates.
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Dior

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Banner's adoption status with email updates.
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Banner

Schnoodle/Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Toffee's adoption status with email updates.
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Toffee

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Champaign, IL

Shelter FAQs

The Champaign County Humane Society serves primarily the Illinois Champaign County area through education, adoption, sheltering and relinquishment services.

Additional adoption info

■ Our adoption program is for individuals and families seeking a pet to live indoors and provide companionship.
■ You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt an animal.
■ 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.
■ Animals must be taken to a veterinarian for a health exam within one week after adoption.
■ If you are in the process of moving, we recommend you delay adoption of an adult cat or dog until after you are settled in your new home.
■ We do not adopt animals as gifts or presents.
■ If you are interested in adopting a large dog (over 40 pounds), we suggest a fenced-in yard.
■ If, at any time, you can no longer care for your pet, you are welcome to return the pet to CCHS.
■ CCHS reserves the right to refuse any adoption.
■ It is the law in Champaign-Urbana and in most outlying townships in East Central Illinois that dogs be either confined or on a leash at all times.




Adoption Fees:

■ Dogs: $115 and up
■ Puppies: $175 and up
■ Cats (5 months to 10 years): $75 and up
■ Cats (10 years and older): $40 and up
■ Kittens under five months of age: $125 and up
■ Rabbits: $40
■ Guinea pigs: $25
■ Other small mammals, exotics, and birds: Prices range from $5 - $125.

Adoption fees help cover the cost of caring for animals during their stay at the shelter. Expenses include: food; bedding supplies; vaccines; spay/neuter surgeries, and other veterinary services.

Adoption application

https://cuhumane.org/Adoption/OnlineAdoptionApplication.aspx

Pets at shelters & rescues near Champaign County Humane Society

Humane Society of Central Illinois

423 Kays Drive,
Normal, IL 61761

Save A Mutt Shelter & Rescue

18749 N. 2100th Street,
Chrisman, IL 61924

We'll also keep you updated on Justice's adoption status with email updates.
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Justice

Quarterhorse

Male, Senior
Dewey, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Costello's adoption status with email updates.
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Costello

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Bloomington, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Erica's adoption status with email updates.
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Erica

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 6 mos
Normal, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Mocha

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Danville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Donner's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Donner

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Danville, IL

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