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| Pet Food Recall | Natural Balance Pet Foods has recalled Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the "Best By" date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags for possible Salmonella contamination.
For more information see the Natural Balance website.
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| Calendar |
Thursday, June 25 - High Heels After 5 at Kennedy's at Stone Creek
Saturday, August 7 - Pet Portraits by Larry Kanfer
August 9 -13 - Animal Adventure Camp
Friday, Sept. 24 - Fur Ball, I-Hotel in Champaign
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| Did you know . . . |
that kittens can be spayed or neutered when they are 8 weeks old and weigh two pounds?
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From the Executive Director
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Dear Friends,
I can't say it enough, but I'll try: thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for making our annual GIANT Garage Sale a giant success! We had another record-breaking year, earning over $53,000 to fund animal shelter operations.
Specifically, I'm thankful to all of the volunteers--many of whom worked long hours in the heat--to make this year's sale happen!
I'm also grateful to everyone in the community who donated items for us to sell or shopped the sale. Your participation is what makes it all possible.
And, finally, I'm grateful to everyone who provided support by donating their services, publicizing the sale, or bringing food to Kesler Hall for our volunteers. Every single contribution made a difference and helped to make the sale a great success.
In this issue of our online newsletter, you'll learn that while we were busy with the garage sale, the Illinois legislature made headway on a new law requiring pet shops to be more forthcoming with information about animals offered for sale. The law has now passed both the House and Senate and awaits the governor's signature.
This issue also brings news of some unique fundraisers coming up. High Heels After 5 at Kennedy's is first up, this Thursday from 5-7 pm. And before you click away, make sure you call for an appointment to have your pet's photo taken by Larry Kanfer! Larry has kindly agreed to shoot portraits of pets as a fundraiser for CCHS! This is a fabulous opportunity that you won't want to miss.
Thanks again for supporting CCHS!
Tief
CCHS Executive Director
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| High Heels After 5 |
5:00 - 7:00 pm Kennedy's at Stone Creek Hosted by WICD TV News anchor, Bridget Shanahan $5.00 Admission includes one free drink, appetizers, and the chance to win fabulous prizes At 7, stay for the High Heels After 5 Summer Fashion Show! featuring the hottest looks from local retailers including Macys, Bella Mia, Michelle's Bridal, and Dena's in Rantoul High Heels After 5 is sponsored by: All the Hits, Q96, 105.9 WGKC, 95.3 The Wolf & 95.3 The Source, Shelby Motors, Macy's, Refinery, and Prospect Bank |
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| Illinois Pet Store Disclosure Law Passes Senate |
 Last month, the Illinois state legislature unanimously
passed a bill that protects consumers by requiring pet shops to disclose
information about the animals they offer for sale. House Bill 5772, sponsored by Rep.
Susana Mendoza, D-Chicago, and Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg, D-Evanston,
requires pet shops to post information on or near the cages of dogs and cats
including: the name and address of
each animal's breeder, a record of all veterinary conditions and/or treatments,
and any known information regarding congenital or hereditary defects of the
animals' parents. The legislation has
now passed both the House and Senate. Assuming it is signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn, it takes
effect on January 1, 2011. The new law will affect animal shelters too. For how it will impact CCHS and why we still applaud it, read the rest of this article on the web >>> |
Pet of the Month: Angel
|  Angel is a three-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix who has been at CCHS since March.
Angel was rescued from a home where she was used for breeding purposes only and was not properly cared for.
Angel loves other dogs, but would not do well in a home with cats or small animals. She loves children and would be suitable for a home with kids of any age. She is crate trained and knows sit, come, and down.
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Alum of the Month: Safari
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 Safari came to CCHS in horrible condition. She was starving, riddled with fleas, and suffering from demodectic mange which had caused her to lose most of her fur. She also had a large, fresh (but healing) scar around her neck. This type of wound is usually caused by an embedded collar. Despite all that, Safari was a sweet and gentle girl. The staff got to know Safari quite well because of the special care she needed. Everyone worked hard to provide her with comfort at the shelter, and looked forward to the day when she would find a new "forever home."
When Tim & Leslie Rye came to CCHS, they were looking for a dog that would do well with their cat, Curry, also a CCHS alum. They chose Safari and since the day they took her home, it has been a great match! They recently wrote: "Safari is doing great! Her hair has grown in beautifully and she successfully completed her Canine Good Citizen test in March. She loves chilling out with us on the sofa and taking long walks. We also adopted Curry (formerly Danny) in August of 2007, he and Safari have become snuggle buddies..... Leslie and Tim Rye"
Note: That's Safari and Curry snuggling together in the banner at the top of this email.
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Volunteer of the Month: Mare Payne
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 Mare Payne's contributions to CCHS over the years have been incalculable, and to express our true gratitude would take far more space than this e-newsletter allows.
Beginning in 1996, Mare devoted a decade to serving as chief editor of Paw Prints, our print newsletter. Using the professional skills she honed in her job at the Illinois News Bureau, she set the style and standard of excellence for the publication. She was elected to the CCHS Board of Directors and took on the position of Board Secretary for a year in 2004. For the past six years, Mare has taken on the most challenging volunteer job there is - chairing the Giant Memorial Day Weekend Garage Sale.
Mare's careful planning and calm, steady leadership of scores of volunteers has built the CCHS Garage Sale into a highly anticipated, community wide event that brings in much needed funds for animal care at the shelter. These last six years with Mare at the helm, the CCHS Garage Sale has grossed over $260,000! That's over 40% of the event's total since it's inception in 1985.
Thank you Mare, for everything you do!
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Employee of the Month: Michelle McKnight
|  Shelter Manager, Michelle McKnight, is ordinarily unflappable. But last month, when Mavidea Technology Group came in to replace our server and computer workstations, Michelle's ability to remain calm through turmoil was truly remarkable!
Michelle was the point person for the Mavidea technicians as well as the entire staff. The installation took place on a Tuesday (the one day we are closed to the public), and the pressure was on to have the new system operating before we opened to the public on Wednesday afternoon. With new computers, a new server, and a new operating system, there was a lot for staff members to get used to - not just on installation day, but for the days (and weeks) that followed. Michelle never lost her cool and was patient and helpful to everyone - even when frustrations were running high.
Few staff members were aware of the long hours Michelle was putting in to keep up with the computer installation as well as all her other duties. Michelle doesn't complain; she just gets the job done!
Thanks Michelle; CCHS is lucky to have you at the helm!
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| Pet Portraits by Larry Kanfer |
 Local photographer Larry Kanfer will be taking pet portraits to benefit CCHS!
Larry Kanfer Studio
2503 S. Neil Street, Champaign
$50 for a 10 minute sitting
Package includes: one 11"x14" portrait
If you would like 2 pets in the photo, you must book 20 minutes for $100
Pet portraits are open to most types of pets including but not limited to dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and small animals
Payment must be made in advance, by credit card at the time of booking the appointment or by check, received at CCHS by Friday, July 16, 2010.
Cancellations must be made by August 1st
To schedule an appointment, call 344-7297 and ask for Lee Ann or Hattie.
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| Painting Portraits to Help Pets |  Local artist, Pat Marlow, has generously offered to help CCHS by donating 100% of the money she earns painting portraits for CCHS friends and supporters.
How does it work? You provide Pat with a photograph that she will use to create a portrait of your beloved animal (or human) family member. Pat will provide all the materials necessary for creating your painting and will determine a "price" for her work. If you're satisfied with Pat's final product, you'll make your payment directly to the Champaign County Humane Society. If you're not satisfied, you will be under no obligation to buy the portrait. If you'd like to talk to Pat about doing a portrait for you, call her at 217-384-1774 or email her at patmikem@yahoo.com. |
Auction Items Needed for Furball
|  Preparations for this year's Fur Ball are already underway! Friday, September 24th at the I-Hotel CCHS needs many exciting auction item to ensure that this year's Fur Ball is a success. Donating auction items is a great way to get exposure for your business and help CCHS at the same time. If you would like to donate a unique item or a gift certificate for services, we'd love to hear from you. We're also seeking more Fur Ball sponsors! Sponsoship packages are available at a variety of levels, and include ad space in the Fur Ball program, tickets to the ball, and other forms of recognition. To donate auction items, volunteer on the Fur Ball Planning Committee, or become a sponsor, contact Lee Ann at 344-7297, or email Leeann@cuhumane.org. |
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Special Needs
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CCHS seeks the following in-kind donations to help
with some pressing needs.
Animal Care Items
- Treat pouches (belt pouch or clip-on style) for our volunteer dog trainers
- Sturdy buckle collars for Medium and Large sized dogs
- Extra Large (XL) Kong dog toys
Other Goods & Services
See our Wish List for more in-kind donation ideas.
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Shelter Hours
Adoptions
Mon, Wed, Thu, and Fri: 2 PM to 7 PM
Sat: 11 AM to 6 PM
Sun: 11 AM to 4 PM
Relinquishing an Animal
Mon, Wed, Thu, and Fri: 2 PM to 4 PM
Sat and Sun - 11 AM to 1 PM
Tuesdays by appointment
The shelter is closed on Tuesdays and legal holidays.
Address - 1911 East Main Street, Urbana, IL, 61802
Phone - 217-344-7297
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