Champaign County Humane Society Volunteers

10/08/2026

We will be closing early tomorrow for Fur Ball! Volunteers are still welcome at the shelter until staff leave for the day. :) Your help is always greatly appreciated!

We will be closing early tomorrow due to our annual Fur Ball. Our open hours for Friday 10/9 will be from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

We will resume our normal open hour schedule on Saturday 10/10!

10/01/2026

Our food pantry for dog-owners-in-need is empty and we have 9 families on the wait list for dog food. We're working on preparing a big-ask for food soon, but if any of you would like to help us right away, you'll be making a big difference for some local dogs & their people in need. Any kind of dog kibble would help! Thank you so much. Drop offs are welcome anytime today and tomorrow.

09/30/2026

A little pup cup ASMR, courtesy of Buckley, to help get you through the rest of the week. 🐾💕

Buckley LOVES hanging out with our volunteers!
Thank you for taking the time to make sure Buckley gets to do all the cool dog stuff he deserves, from taking a stroll around our property to visiting local parks and sometimes getting an extra-special treat. 🐶

THANK YOU to all of our wonderful volunteers who make sure dogs like Buckley get to have the best days possible while they’re at CCHS! We appreciate everything you do to make their time here more fun and fulfilling. ❤️

09/18/2026

Happy Friday, everyone! We are THRILLED to kick off the weekend in the best way possible: sharing a volunteer favorite submission with you!
Stephanie, one of our incredible doggie day out and dog walking volunteers, has chosen the striking Minnie as her volunteer favorite dog. Here is what Stephanie has to say about this beautiful, one-eyed pup:
"Minnie McMinerson has everything you could ever want in a doggo! First off, look at that face. It doesn't get much cuter than that. Her one beautiful eye can see all the way through to your soul 😄
There are no bad days in her world; she's always ready to take a bite out of life. Excited to see you, loves to walk and explore, stuffies are amazing, and snuggles are essential!
This sweet girl will be your best good friend, and who couldn't use one of those?"

Thank you, Stephanie, for spending so much time with Minnie, both at the shelter and during Doggie Day Out outings! You have had such a positive impact on both Minnie and the rest of the dogs at CCHS. ❤

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Don't forget: if you have a favorite animal that you have worked with at the shelter, we would love to hear about it! Just email [email protected] with your submission. 😺🐶🐰

08/19/2026

We are excited to share yet another Volunteer Favorite dog: Queen!

Queen has captured the hearts of dog socialization volunteers Olgica and Vlad.
The three of them have enjoyed many Doggie Day Out outings together and always have a wonderful time. 🐶🌳
Here is what they have to say about the regal Queen:

"Queen of Hearts
This doggie will steal your heart, we promise. Her genetic makeup is 99.99% angel and 0.01% dog (the remaining fraction accounted for by floppy ears, four legs, and a wiggly tail). She is sweet, loving, and friendly to everyone she meets, and at the same time a total goofball with a playful streak.
The best day of our week is the one we spend with this adorable lady at the park. Nothing beats her soft little licks, the way she rolls onto her back to invite some serious belly rubs, and the sincere, wide-eyed look she gives you while you're handing over a treat.
If we didn't already have five pets at home, she would have come home with us long ago. Please stop by to meet her and see for yourself just how precious our Queen of Hearts really is!"

Thank you so much, Olgica and Vlad, for making Queen's day so special every time you take her out. You mean the world to her, and to us! ❤️

And a huge thank-you to all of our incredible volunteers who give their time, love, and attention to the animals in our care. Whether you are taking a dog out for an adventure, spending time socializing, helping with kennel cleaning, or supporting the shelter in countless other ways, you make a difference every single day. We are so incredibly grateful for everything you do for the animals!

08/17/2026

Thanks Katie! We appreciate you getting Esha a treat, and helping us share the news about the 8/26 event 🥰

07/23/2026

Ameren found his fur-ever home shortly after we posted Scott's volunteer favorite submission about him, so naturally, Scott has chosen a brand new volunteer favorite cat to share with everyone!
Scott has chosen Snoopy, who has been with CCHS for about 5 months. Here's what Scott has to say about the ever-wonderful Snoopy:

“Snoopy is an affectionate, gentle, and easygoing tuxedo cat with white mitts and booties. He craves interaction with people and will happily spend time on my lap and allow me to groom him. He wrestles with shoes and shoelaces and loves to play soccer with a small plastic ball.”

How fun! 😺❤ Thank you, Scott, for sharing what makes Snoopy so special, and for everything you do for the cats at CCHS.

Volunteer Favorite submissions truly make a difference and help animals get adopted. Our volunteers offer a unique and meaningful perspective on the animals in our care, and we love highlighting what makes each one special through your eyes.

If you are a volunteer with a favorite animal at CCHS, we would love to hear about it. Send your submission to Sarah at [email protected].

As always, our volunteers do incredibly important work. Thank you for being you!

07/15/2026

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07/14/2026

Ameren came to CCHS as a stray during a power outage (hence his name!), and he’s been winning over staff and volunteers ever since. In particular, he’s captured the heart of Scott, one of our incredible Cat Socialization volunteers, who has chosen Ameren as his Volunteer Favorite cat. 😺

Here is what Scott has to say about this handsome gentleman:

"There’s a lot to love about Ameren. He’s always happy to see me and is eager to spend time together. Moreover, this little fella checks all the boxes for good looks: beautiful brown tabby stripes, striking golden eyes, and a solid, athletic body — he reminds me of a little jaguar. Last thing — Ameren seems comfortable and relaxed in just about any situation: he loves to play but will also hang out on my lap or ride around with me carrying him in my arms or on my shoulder.”

Thank you for spending so much time with Ameren, Scott! I’m sure hanging out with you makes his day a little brighter. 😊☀️

And thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who dedicate their time to getting to know the animals at CCHS. We appreciate you SO much! ❤

07/10/2026

Nothing beats a walk in the park on a beautiful day, especially with our amazing volunteers. ❤☀️

Romeo and Dipper enjoyed a relaxing stroll this morning and are now patiently waiting for their forever families to find them! In the meantime, our volunteers will make sure they get plenty of treats, love, playtime, and walks. 🐾