Champaign County Humane Society

Meet Esha!

One of our dedicated volunteers, Stephanie, named Esha as her favorite dog at the shelter.  She said (among other glowing things) that it was because:

"[Esha has] a level of independence and confidence that I love. Every time I leave her, her eyes tell me she belongs in a home and she absolutely deserves that kind of security in her senior years."

Esha has been with us since March, and in that time, Stephanie isn't the only one who has come to love Esha. Other volunteers have said:

○ "Esha is a super sweet and an absolute 'walk in the park' pro. She is so happy to go out. Really makes us happy to see her so happy."
○ Another called her a silly girl and said, "Esha always does so well. She has become one of my favorite pups at the shelter. Always a wiggle worm!"

Help us find her a home?

We are hiring!

Join our dedicated team as an Adoption Staff member, where your passion for animals and commitment to animal welfare will make a meaningful difference. Adoption staff members at CCHS greet the public and assist our patrons in finding their next animal companion.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to improving animal lives through compassionate care and responsible adoption practices.

If you’re energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about animals’ well-being, we want to hear from you! This is a full-time position. Hours will include weekend days, some evenings, and some holidays.

For a more detailed job description, click on this link.

Celebrate Pets and the People Who Care for Them

Did you know that our website events calendar includes national and international pet holidays from organizations all over the world? You can filter our events calendar by "Pet Holidays" or look for the pushpin emoji (📌) to see what causes or messages are being highlighted.

What's Coming Up?

CCHS is unaffiliated with any level of government or any other nonprofits. We are proudly independent, but we often take opportunities to support the work of other animal advocates. Simply put, we love celebrating pets! Check out the calendar to see which animal causes are being featured right now.

Annual Membership Meeting & Year-in-Review Presentation

📅 Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: CityView at Illinois Terminal

All volunteers and friends of CCHS are welcome to join us for a look-back on Fiscal Year 2025-26, presented by Executive Director, Mary "Tief" Tiefenbrunn and other members of the leadership team.   

Other Business: Election of Board Members

Three candidates will be running to fill 3 vacancies on the CCHS Board of Directors.  Members of CCHS (individuals who have donated at least $75 in the past year), are eligible to vote in board member elections.