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We need your help!

Join us at one of our upcoming volunteer orientations to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of homeless pets:

🐾Thursday, May 7: 4:30 PM
🐾Wednesday, May 20: 12:00 PM

Orientation is online, to make it easy to attend. If you love cats, dogs, and critters, we would love your helping hands. Currently, we need help with dog walking, cat and small animal kennels, and in our medical lab.

New Volunteers: start here with our online form

Who will come out on 'Top'?

Mutt Strut contest is any-pet's game, right up until the finish line! Someone will be:

❤️'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.

Plus, anyone can raise whatever they can to win swag, pet prizes, and gift cards!

Donate to Vote!

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

Don't miss the Mutt Strut!

Get ready for a fun-filled evening with your dog! Play games, enter contests, win prizes, and more at our annual celebration of "all things dog!"

Get tickets to the Mutt Strut

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Burwash Park, Savoy, IL

NEW! Whether you can join us at the park, you can join us at the After Party! Support CCHS $5 at a time by enjoying Triptych brew at the Taproom. Learn more!

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!

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)

Want to help?