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Paws Animal Shelter

Cat shelter in Urbana, OH

The Champaign County Humane Association, Inc. (CCHA) was founded in 1977, initially relying solely on fosters to care for stray animals. In 1991 they opened Paws Animal Shelter in Champaign County, a rural county with a total population of about 39,000. In 2018 the CCHA decided to transition Paws Animal Shelter to a cat-only facility, as there is a desperate need in our area for additional shelter spaces for cats and kittens.

Thanks to a generous donation we were able to expand our shelter in 2021, which has enabled us to rescue even more cats and kittens. While this is obviously a positive development, it has definitely increased our operating costs, as so many cats and kittens that we take in have not been spayed or neutered. In addition, many cats that are surrendered to us have not been in homes with the financial resources to properly care for them, so we frequently have to pay for dentals and other expensive procedures. We are passionate about saving as many cats and kittens as possible, and they have a home with us until we find a forever home for them!

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1535 W US Hwy 36
Urbana, OH 43078
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1535 W US Hwy 36

Urbana, OH 43078

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Paws Animal Shelter

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Biscuit's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuit

Siamese

Female, 2 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnabon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnabon

Calico

Female, 2 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Minx's adoption status with email updates.
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Minx

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gemma's adoption status with email updates.
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Gemma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Wednesday's adoption status with email updates.
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Wednesday

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Blaire's adoption status with email updates.
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Blaire

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Urbana, OH

Shelter FAQs

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  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption applications are processed usually in 1-2 days.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Annie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Hilliard, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jayme's adoption status with email updates.
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Jayme

Tabby

Male, Kitten
Fairborn, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Grommet's adoption status with email updates.
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Grommet

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Farmersville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Simba's adoption status with email updates.
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Simba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mocktail's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocktail

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Columbus, OH

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