Surrendering an animal

When can I bring my pet in?

Hours for religuishing an animal are 2 - 4 PM Monday-Friday and 11- 1 on Saturday and Sunday - and by appointment.

Is there a fee?

There is a $25 * fee per animal. We spend about $20.00 per animal on the first day a new pet is in our shelter. It costs about $5.00 per day after that day to provide quality care for the animals we shelter. The amount of any donation will not affect how long a particular animal is kept at the shelter, however.

* There are many circumstances in which the CCHS does not charge this relinquish fee. Please contact the shelter for more information

How long are animals kept at the Shelter?

Once an animal has been surrendered to CCHS, there is no set amount of time that it may be kept before it is euthanized or adopted into a new home.Some animals may never be offered for adoption, others may remain available for adoption for weeks or rmonths. Factors that determine if, and how long, an animal will be available for adoption include the animal's health, behavioral and training history, behavior at the shelter, and age, as well as the amount of kennel space available in the shelter.Every surrendered animal is re-evaluated daily with respect to these factors, and the most healthy, socially adjusted animals are assigned to the available space in the adoption ward.

Champaign County Humane Society - 1911 East Main Street, Urbana, IL, 61802 - 217-344-7297
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Adoption Main Menu Search for Adoptable Pets Adoption Policies Adoption Procedure Choosing a Pet Programs and Services Match-A-Pet Program Ms. Garbo Fund Special Adopts Seniors for Seniors Surrendering an animal to CCHS Lost a Pet? Animal Stories Alum Gallery Animal Stories The Shelter Dog	Surrendering your pet CCHS accepts all pets in need of shelter. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee that your pet will be adopted. It is your responsibility to weigh the risks and benefits to your pet when relinquishing her or him to the humane society. CCHS makes every effort to ensure that the animals we adopt are placed, not just anywhere, but with people who will provide good care for the animal for the rest of its life. Animals that are not offered for adoption or that do not get adopted, will be humanely euthanized. (Also see, How Long Are Animals Kept At The Shelter? below.) CCHS cannot notify you or return a pet to a previous owner if he or she is not adopted. I've found a stray animal. What should I do? Beginning July 1 2005, all animals impounded by Animal Control officers in Champaign, Urbana and Champaign County and all found strays will go directly to the county's new Animal Services Facility located on the east corner where Art Bartell Road intersects with the humane society entrance. Anyone looking for their lost pet should contact the Animal Control Facility at the following numbers: Champaign County Animal Services Facilities hours M - F (except Holidays) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (217) 384-3798 Fax: (217) 384-1238 24 hour number (217) 333-8911	When can I bring my pet in? Hours for religuishing an animal are 2 - 4 PM Monday-Friday and 11- 1 on Saturday and Sunday - and by appointment. Is there a fee? There is a $25 * fee per animal. We spend about $20.00 per animal on the first day a new pet is in our shelter. It costs about $5.00 per day after that day to provide quality care for the animals we shelter. The amount of any donation will not affect how long a particular animal is kept at the shelter, however. * There are many circumstances in which the CCHS does not charge this relinquish fee. Please contact the shelter for more information How long are animals kept at the Shelter? Once an animal has been surrendered to CCHS, there is no set amount of time that it may be kept before it is euthanized or adopted into a new home.Some animals may never be offered for adoption, others may remain available for adoption for weeks or rmonths. Factors that determine if, and how long, an animal will be available for adoption include the animal's health, behavioral and training history, behavior at the shelter, and age, as well as the amount of kennel space available in the shelter.Every surrendered animal is re-evaluated daily with respect to these factors, and the most healthy, socially adjusted animals are assigned to the available space in the adoption ward.
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