Champaign County Humane Society

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

Oliver Aang, a buff colored guinea pig in his cage at home

Oliver Aang's "Happy Tail"

You might remember reading about the guinea pig Stitch on our Happy Tails page, where we celebrated his happy life after his passing.

We received an update from his family about Oliver Aang, one of the guinea pigs they've since brought into their lives, and we wanted to share it with you.

Read Oliver Aang's Happy Tail, and the stories of other CCHS Alums here.

It's truly wonderful to see pets in their happy homes, and we hope you enjoy reading about Oliver Aang and his new brother, Taffy!

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 feed and care for dozens of pets?

More About Volunteering

Or, if you're running or walking in the race, you can learn more here about registration discount codes and the "race to raise" for pets!

'Will you come out on TOP in Mutt Strut 2026? It's Any Dog's Game...' with photos of Triptych cans featuring pets and a can covered in question marks.

Register to Fundraise

And YOUR PET could appear on a limited-edition Triptych can!

The top fundraiser will win the "Top Dog" prize of the Triptych label, the pet who inspires the most people to give will be crowned "Mr. or Ms. Popular", and fundraisers of all levels will receive prizes, and gratitude, from us and all the pets they helped!

Join the Contest

All pets are welcome to apply!

Caring for the Animals of Champaign County

Champaign County Humane Society is a full-service animal shelter, providing companion animals with essential medical care in a healthy environment to prepare them for adoption into new loving homes. We also provide humane education and a variety of programs to support and promote responsible pet ownership and prevent abandonment, cruelty and neglect. Since we opened our first shelter in 1954, we've helped thousands of animals find loving homes! Join us in making a lasting impact.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2-7 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 5 PM
CLOSED: Tuesdays, and major holidays (see the CCHS calendar for closed dates)