Surrendering an animal

When can I bring my pet in?

Hours for surrendering an animal are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2 PM to 4 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM to 1 PM. Tuesdays by appointment only. If you are unable to bring your animal in during one of these times, please contact CCHS to make an appointment for another time.

May I send someone else to the shelter to surrender my pet?

No. Surrendering a pet involves transferring legal ownership to CCHS. The pet owner is required to sign a relinquishment form that transfers ownership to CCHS and verifies that the owner agrees to the terms and conditions of relinquishment. This form also provides us with valuable information about the animal’s history and behavior.

If extraordinary circumstances render you unable to surrender your animal in person, please contact the CCHS Shelter Manager.

Is there a fee?

We ask for a $25* Continuing Care Fee per animal surrendered. CCHS spends approximately $20.00 per animal on the first day the animal is at the shelter. After the first day, it costs close to $10.00 per animal, per day, to provide quality care for shelter animals.

While we appreciate any donation in addition to the $25 fee, the amount of any such donation will not alter the quality of care your animal will receive or our assessment of his/her suitability for adoption.

*If you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the Continuing Care Fee, please speak with a staff member.

How long are animals kept at the Shelter?

Once an animal has been surrendered to CCHS, there is no time limit pursuant to which he must be adopted or euthanized. Some animals may never be offered for adoption while others may remain available for adoption for weeks or months. Factors that determine if, and how long, an animal will be available for adoption include the animal's health, age, behavioral history, behavior at the shelter, and 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 wards.

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 Surrendering an animal to CCHS Lost a Pet? Animal Stories Alum Gallery Animal Stories The Shelter Dog	Surrendering your pet The Champaign County Humane Society accepts all owner-relinquished companion animals in need of shelter, regardless of age or medical condition. Unfortunately, at the time of relinquishment, we are unable to guarantee that your pet will be placed up for adoption and re-homed. It is your responsibility to weigh the risks and benefits to your pet when relinquishing him or her to CCHS. Animals that are not suitable for adoption will be humanely euthanized. (Also see, How Long Are Animals Kept At The Shelter? below.) CCHS will not notify you or return your pet to you in the event that he or she is not adopted, I've found a stray animal. What should I do? All stray animals found in Champaign County must be turned in at the County's Animal Services Facility, located on the North-East corner of Art Bartell Road and the service road that leads to CCHS. Anyone looking for a lost pet should contact the Animal Control Facility at 217-384-3798. CCHS will accept stray animals only when the Animal Services Facility is closed to the public. Those animals will be transferred to the County’s Animal Services Facility as soon as the facility reopens for business. Champaign County Animal Services Facilities hours: M - Sat (except Holidays) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Sundays (217) 384-3798 Fax: (217) 384-1238 24 hour number (217) 333-8911	When can I bring my pet in? Hours for surrendering an animal are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2 PM to 4 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM to 1 PM. Tuesdays by appointment only. If you are unable to bring your animal in during one of these times, please contact CCHS to make an appointment for another time. May I send someone else to the shelter to surrender my pet? No. Surrendering a pet involves transferring legal ownership to CCHS. The pet owner is required to sign a relinquishment form that transfers ownership to CCHS and verifies that the owner agrees to the terms and conditions of relinquishment. This form also provides us with valuable information about the animal’s history and behavior. If extraordinary circumstances render you unable to surrender your animal in person, please contact the CCHS Shelter Manager. Is there a fee? We ask for a $25* Continuing Care Fee per animal surrendered. CCHS spends approximately $20.00 per animal on the first day the animal is at the shelter. After the first day, it costs close to $10.00 per animal, per day, to provide quality care for shelter animals. While we appreciate any donation in addition to the $25 fee, the amount of any such donation will not alter the quality of care your animal will receive or our assessment of his/her suitability for adoption. If you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the Continuing Care Fee, please speak with a staff member. How long are animals kept at the Shelter?* Once an animal has been surrendered to CCHS, there is no time limit pursuant to which he must be adopted or euthanized. Some animals may never be offered for adoption while others may remain available for adoption for weeks or months. Factors that determine if, and how long, an animal will be available for adoption include the animal's health, age, behavioral history, behavior at the shelter, and 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 wards.
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