Our name reflects our geographic location only. We are not a government body and we are not supported by tax dollars. We are not affiliated with any national organization. We do not receive funds from the United Way. We are an "open door" shelter and accept all animals needing shelter, regardless of age, physical condition or adoptability. As a local, not-for-profit charity, we exist through the generosity of many individuals and businesses and are supported by a community that cares.
Address - 1911 East Main Street, Urbana, IL, 61802
Phone - 217-344-7297
Shelter Hours for Adoptions
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2 PM to 7 PM
Saturday and Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
Check Calendar for any special holiday hours.
Staff
- Executive Director - Mary "Tief" Tiefenbrunn - Tief@cuhumane.org
- Development Director - Megan Wolf - Megan@cuhumane.org
- Development Assistant - Nancy Nickel - Nancy@cuhumane.org
- Humane Investigator/Educator - Clay Foley - Clay@cuhumane.org
- Animal Behavior Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator - Danielle Bender - Danielle@cuhumane.org
- Bookkeeper - Marlene Walker - Marlene@cuhumane.org
- Adoption Leader - Kate McGinley - Kate@cuhumane.org
- Adoption Staff - Adoption@cuhumane.org
- Animal Care Staff - Animalcare@cuhumane.org
- Medical Care Supervisor - Karen Simmons - Karen@cuhumane.org
- Shelter Manager - Michelle McKnight - Michelle@cuhumane.org
- Staff Veterinarian - Bob Weedon - Bob@cuhumane.org
- Surgical Assistent - Lauren Williams
Website - E. Barbara Meyer - webmaster@cuhumane.org
Historians - E. Barbara Meyer, Harriett Weatherford
Community Shares Liason - Amy Sponsler
Map
Driving Directions
From I-72, I-57, I-74, and Rt 45 South - From I72, exit onto I57 North. Exit I57 onto I74 East. Exit I74 onto Rt 45 South (Cunningham Ave.). Cunningham Ave intersects with Main St just after you go under the Illinois Central Railroad viaduct. There is a stoplight at the intersection.
Turn left (East) onto Main and drive 1 mile to Art Bartell Road. Turn right on Art Bartell Road and then left at the stop sign.
From Champaign and Rt 45 North - Drive east on Springfield Ave (from Rt 45 North turn right onto Springfield). In downtown Urbana, Springfield Ave. merges with Main St. and disappears. Continue to travel east on Main St.
The access road to the shelter (Art Bartell Road) is 1 mile from Main and Vine (aka Cunningham Ave.) Turn right on Art Bartell Road and then left at the stop sign.
From Rt 130 North and Rt 150 West - From 130 North, turn onto 150 West (there is a stop sign at the intersection). From 150 West, turn left onto East Main St. (Main is the first left after the intersection with 130. There is a road sign marking the street).
The access road (Art Bartell Road) to CCHS is 0.9 miles from the intersection of 150 and Main on the left (south) side of the street. The access road lies just west of the Champaign County Office Building and is marked with a brown road sign. Turn left on Art Bartell Road and then left at the stop sign..