Champaign County Humane Society

Fjord is Home!

We are so excited to say that Fjord has been adopted! He has gone to a cozy home that values his big smile, and bigger heart.

Congratulations Fjord!

Thank you to everyone who shared the word about Fjord or visited him here. Wish him and his family lots of love!

Apply for our Team

At CCHS, our Humane Educator/Lead Humane Investigator is on the forefront of our mission to promote animal welfare in our community.

Learn more about a career where compassion and action come together.

We are hiring for this full-time position to develop and implement educational programming, as well as investigate complaints of animal welfare violations.

Cover of Paw Prints Magazine Spring 2026

Read Paw Prints!

What's going on at CCHS? Read about it here! Our semi-annual publication hit mailboxes a few weeks ago, but if you didn't receive a copy or want to share what you've learned more widely, check out our 49th Volume of Paw Prints.

Read it Here

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Summer Sessions Starting!

If you haven't already, enroll your 10 to 15-year-old animal lover in our Pet Pals club! The summer session will be June, July, and August.

One Tuesday a month, your Pet Pal will join us at the shelter for a behind-the-scenes look at the organization, and up-close interactions with our pets.

~~☀️Group 1 begins June 9th~~
☀️Group 2 begins June 23

Email our Educator to Enroll
$35 Registration Fee

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)