Champaign County Humane Society

You 'can' do it too!

This year's Mutt Strut contest is any-pet's game, right up until the finish line! Whether your goal is to win one of the top prizes, or just get the word out there, enter the contest and make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

❤️'Top Dog': Raise the most money for CCHS by the contest deadline and your pet will appear on a limited-edition label at Triptych Brewing!
❤️'Mr. or Ms. Popular': Inspire the most people to support CCHS by the contest deadline and you'll win a pizza party and private tour at the Triptych Taproom.
❤️Raise what you can for swag, pet prizes, and gift cards.

All pets are welcome to apply! Contest ends at 12:01 AM on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Find a 'top dog' campaign to root for and donate to vote!

NEW! Foster Coordinator Job

Our Foster Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating the humane society’s volunteer foster-care programs including long-and-short-term medical foster care; behavioral foster care; foster-to-adopt arrangements; and dog-day-out or overnight-stay programs.

Learn More and Apply

Here, you can review all of our open job listings, if you're looking for a job that helps pets!

Mutt Strut will be May 3, 2026!

Play dog games, win dog prizes, enter dog contests, and make dog friends, all at the annual Mutt Strut on May 3, 2026!

Get tickets to the Mutt Strut
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Burwash Park, Savoy, IL

New this year! Whether or not you can come to the Mutt Strut, join us at the Triptych Taproom for an after party.

Learn more about the party
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Triptych Taproom, Savoy, IL

Race Weekend 2026 is off to a "running start"!

Volunteering on the Illinois Race Weekend courses has a big impact on our pets! For every course volunteer position filled by YOU at the Thursday, Friday, or Saturday races, the event will donate $25 to the Charity Running Partner of your choice.

Can you give a few hours of your time to fund the feeding and care for dozens of pets?

More About Race Volunteering