Houlihan's and CCHS are both going to the dogs!

Friday, Feb 5 - Volunteer Dog Walker Training - 9 - 11 am. Prerequisite: Six weeks as a shelter volunteer. Upon completion of training, volunteers can sign up for weekly dog walking shifts.

Wednesday Feb 10 - Adult Volunteer Orientation - 6 - 7 pm at the Champaign Public Library in Robeson A/B. Open to all, no reservations necessary. (There will be no orientation in January)

Sunday Feb 21 - Volunteer Dog Bathing Training- 2 - 4 pm. Prerequisite: Six weeks as a shelter volunteer. Upon completion of training, volunteer bathers must be available to work a weekly Monday volunteer shift that typically lasts ~3hrs.

Tuesday Feb 23 - Youth Volunteer Orientation for ages 10 -17 yrs. 3:30 - 5 pm.  Please send an e-mail to 2.volunteer@cuhumane.org to register or for more information.

Monday Mar 15 - Adult Volunteer Orientation, 6 - 7 pm at the Champaign Public Library. Through July the orientations will be scheduled on Mondays at 6pm (probably the third Monday of each month)

Who's the Bully? Examining Modern Day's Most Prolific Breed Type

This one-day seminar will focus on issues related to the group of dogs commonly referred to as bully breeds, including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier as well as other breeds and mixes thereof.  Four presentations by national leaders in the field plus a poster session are planned.  This seminar is ideal for everyone in the animal welfare field as well as community leaders who seek successful solutions to conflicts surrounding these breed types.  
 
Veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians can obtain up to 4.0 CEUs for attendance at the seminar.Register by February 4 and receive a discount!  Visit http://pets.ansci.uiuc.edu/outreach/humane_ed.cfm for details and registration information.  

Help Wanted: Veterinarian

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The Champaign County Humane Society is deeply disappointed that puppies are once again being sold at retail outlets in our community.  Because there are homeless pets awaiting adoption in virtually every community in central Illinois, we strongly advocate that persons wishing to acquire a pet consider adopting one from a shelter or other source of homeless animals.  Those who are committed to acquiring a specific breed of animal should locate a breed rescue group or responsible breeder.  The Champaign County Humane Society does not support purchasing or otherwise acquiring animals from large-scale commercial breeders or the retail outlets they supply. For more information from other local and national groups, how you can help, and what to do if you're interested in a purebred dog, click here.