Help in an Emergency - see also Animal Rescue Organizations
Domestic Violence - A Pet's Place - a safe haven for pets - a safe and confidential program for companion animals belonging to victims of domestic violence that are staying at A Woman's Place in Urbana ( 217-384-4390) or BETHS Place in Tuscola (217-253-6721). The location of the pets is not disclosed. A Pet's Place is staffed by veterinary medical students and staff volunteers affiliated with the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. For more phone numbers, click here.Lost Pets - Champaign County Animal Services Facility - provides Animal Control Services to the unincorporated areas of Champaign County, including the Dewey, Penfield & Seymour areas, and to municipalities that contract with Champaign County Animal Control for Animal Control Services including Ivesdale, Ogden, Philo & Savoy. For information for Animal Control Services in other municipalities in Champaign County can be found by following this link. Monday - Friday (except Holidays) - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(217) 384-3798 - Fax: (217) 384-1238 - 24 hour number (217) 333-8911
Also: Douglas County Animal Control
Pet Loss and Grief Support - College of Vet Med C.A.R.E Pet Loss Hotline - The Companion Animal Related Emotions Pet Loss Helpline is a confidential telephone service offered through the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. People who are either grieving the loss of a companion animal or are anticipating a loss are encouraged to call. If you need a compassionate, understanding person to talk to, we are here to listen and to support you.Poison Related Emergencies - ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center - The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is the premier animal-oriented poison control center in North America. So it's the best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Make the call that can make all the difference.
Education and Training Resources
Birds on a budget is a bird club for all types of exotic bird enthusiasts. Their goal is to share and exchange information and educate others about important bird care and treatment, as well as a place for bird lovers to come together and share their experiences.
Canine Connection - The purpose of the program is to enlist the healing power of animals for goal-oriented therapy. It is all about using our companion animals, specifically dogs, to enhance the therapy experience and patient progress.
Companion Animal Resource Center - C.A.R.E - The CARE Center is Companion Animal Resource and Education Center.
Dog Training Club of Champaign Urbana - The Dog Training Club of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (DTCCU) was founded by a group of local dog lovers in 1975 to promote responsible pet ownership and provide training for competition obedience. Our classes are organized and taught by volunteers with extensive experience as trainers, teachers, and obedience judges. DTCCU also has a list of Pet Friendly Motels in Champaign Urbana on their web site.
Urbana Park District Dog Park - Being social creatures, dogs love to interact - both with the humans they live with and with other dogs. A dog park is a fenced area where dogs can exercise and socialize without having to remain on a leash. With all the things they do for us, shouldn't we treat them to a play date once in a while?
Animal Rescue Organizations
Crosswinds Equine Rescue - OUR MISSION GOALS: 1. To rescue at risk horses, bring them back to good health and condition, retrain them and help them learn to be "normal horses" again, and place them in good quality homes to live out normal lives. 2. Help educate horsemen in proper care, training, riding instruction, and particularly owner education when an animal would otherwise be at risk of neglect or other mismanagement. 3. Increase public awareness of horse slaughter, neglect and abuse. 4. Place horses with sufficient adoption fees to ensure a good home, as well as ensure funding to support those not yet ready for placement.
Feathered Friends Avian Rescue & Rehab - Who we are: As the "Feathered Friends" part of our name indicates, companion birds are our passion and focus. Our goal is to improve the lives of companion birds and their people families. As a rescue, we accept birds surrendered by owners from a diverse number of situations, ranging from abusive and neglectful homes to the homes of the most loving of owners whose own life situations leave them unable to care for their companions any longer. The birds we rescue, we test and provide any and all veterinary assistance. Second, we seek to rehabilitate both birds and their owners in order to alleviate problems that cause distress between them. If you have a bird you love, but are having compatability problems, we may be able to determine the cause of the undesirable behavior. Once the problem is diagnosed, we will cover solutions, and will follow up later to check on your progress.
Hands 4 Paws - Our mission is to work with the public and government to facilitate the legal and humane protection of domestic companion animals in Douglas County. This includes providing protective shelter care for animals in need, as well as promoting responsible pet ownership through outreach, education, and training; and protecting people from animals and animals from people.
Piatt County Animal Shelter
The newly formed Piatt County Animal Shelter is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to establishing an animal shelter in Piatt County.
PrairieLand Anti-Cruelty Program - We are an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization located in Champaign County, Illinois dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation through sterilization and education.
Society for Hooved Animals' Rescue and Emergency - Our mission is to maintain the integrity, well-being, and health of hooved animals through education first. SHARE is a nonprofit humane society established in 2005 in the Champaign area. We have investigators that cover a large portion of Illinois. At SHARE, our goal is to help equines trapped in situations of abuse and starvation. It is also our wish as well to educate horse owners on how to properly care for their horses. The humane society offers to help educate owners on the proper daily care and maintenance; vetting and hoof care as well as nutrition and emergencies. The society also rescues severely neglected horses and provides rehabilitation services and placement through adoption.
Central Illinois Bichon Rescue
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue
Champaign County Rottweiler Rescue
Keeshond Rescue of the Central States
Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance - see contact for Douglas County Animal Control