Press Release

Champaign County Humane Society

Contact: Stephen J. Notaro, Executive Director
Ann Strohmeyer, Marketing Director
Champaign County Humane Society
1911 E. Main St. - Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: 217-344-9314    Fax: 217-344-7299    www.cuhumane.org

It's Santa Paws Time!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Holiday's are a time for special family memories and photos. Be sure the family pet isn't left out this year! Join the Champaign County Humane Society for Santa Paws on Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7 at the Humane Society gift shop in Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana. Tom Schaefges will take pet portraits by appointment with proceeds benefiting the homeless pets at the Humane Society.

Portraits are $35 per sitting and include a choice of photo packages. Photos may be taken with or without Santa Claus and may include cats, dogs and humans. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call 217-344-7297 by November 5 for questions or to reserve a seating time.

Founded in 1951, the Champaign County Humane Society is a private not-for-profit organization. The CCHS strives to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal welfare, and to educate the public about the humane care and treatment of animals. The Humane Society is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The CCHS adoption process includes application approval and a one-day waiting period before a pet can be taken home. Fees for pet adoption are $45 for cats and kittens and $60 for dogs and puppies.

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