Dog's Name:  Scout (formerly Mira)
Date of Adoption: Jan 3, 2008

Here's an update from Scout's family:

We went to CCHS on January 2, 2008 looking for a dog to add to our family.  We took a couple of dogs to the play yard, but weren't convinced they were right for us.  Then one of the CCHS staff members suggested we take "Mira" out for a go-around....

To read the rest of Scout's story:  visit her alum page here

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Charlie is an American Pit Bull Terrier mix currently available for adoption.  He is one year and four months of age, and has been at the shelter since August 26th of this year. 

Charlie currently has a 'fan' video posted on You Tube, created by Heather Davis, a CCHS volunteer adoption counselor. 

Charlie's unique personality and intelligence are showcased in the video.  He has learned basic obedience skills while at CCHS; such as how to sit and lie down, and how to walk on a leash nicely.  He's also learned that kisses will win just about anyone over!  We really want to see Charlie get a new home for the New Year.

 Clay has been the CCHS Humane Investigator and Educator since September 2006.  He is an exceptionally compassionate and thoughtful person who has repeatedly gone beyond the call of duty to help the people in our community care for their pets. 

Comforting and non-judgmental to those in need, Clay works with people in our community to resolve difficult situations in a manner that will protect the welfare of their animals. 

He also plays a very important role in educating the youth of Champaign-Urbana.  He teaches programs in Humane Education at Champaign's Unit 4 Schools and his lesson plans have become part of the first-grade curriculum. 

Clay is always there to help people out, whether they are community members, CCHS volunteers & staff, or students & teachers.  Thank you, Clay, for all that you do! 

Bruce is both a dog socialization volunteer and an adoption counselor; two of our most challenging volunteer duties.  He brings the same dedication and affable nature to both jobs and handles them wonderfully. 

Bruce is one of the very first dog socialization volunteers; he has consistently maintained a training schedule with the dogs - regardless of the weather conditions - because he knows consistent training is the key to success for the dogs.  Bruce is also one of our new adoption counselors.  The observations and experience he gains as a dog socialization volunteer make him especially helpful to patrons seeking just the right dog.  He is also a great help to the CCHS Adoption Staff. 

Bruce always has a smile on his face, and is a pleasure to work with - for both people and dogs.  Thank you, Bruce!  We love having you here.

If you'd like to provide the kids with some good winter reading, you can't go wrong when you select a book from the list of winners of the Henry Bergh Children's Book Award.

 

Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in 1866.  The Henry Bergh Children's Book Award was established to honor books that promote the humane ethic of compassion and respect for all living things.

 

Click here to see the list of 2007 Henry Bergh Award winners.

 

Click here to read more about the Henry Bergh Children's Book Award.

We only need one vote . . . Yours!
 
Care2.com and Adopt-a-Pet.com are hosting an on-line contest to increase public awareness about the plight of homeless animals and to recognize animal shelters and rescue groups for their outstanding efforts in animal welfare.

In addition to the grand prize of $10,000 for the animal shelter that gets the most votes, Care2 is awarding $1,000 each to the second and third runner-ups, and $500 each to the groups that come in fourth through twentieth in the contest.

The contest has been underway since early December and runs through January 31, 2009.  To vote, go to www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest and vote for CCHS. Note: on the Illinois shelter list, you have to scroll down to Urbana to find us.

You can vote only once, so please vote today and spread the word to your online friends!