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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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Meet their adoptable pets

4003 Kearns Drive

Champaign, IL 61822

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Adoptable pets at Champaign County Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Butterworth's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Butterworth

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jak Jak's adoption status with email updates.
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Jak Jak

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alexandrite's adoption status with email updates.
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Alexandrite

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Holden's adoption status with email updates.
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Holden

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Trinity's adoption status with email updates.
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Trinity

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
Champaign, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 8 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

My Loveable Angels

105 W. Jefferson,
Bloomington, IL 61701

We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Jack

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Danville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ARTOO DOGTOO's adoption status with email updates.
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ARTOO DOGTOO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Decatur, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

English Bulldog

Male, Adult
Normal, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cuddles's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Cuddles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Danville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on KUNAAL KAPUR's adoption status with email updates.
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KUNAAL KAPUR

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Decatur, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Finley's adoption status with email updates.
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Finley

Beagle/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Normal, IL

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