CENTRAL ILLINOIS ANIMAL WELFARE COALITION
In 2006, animal welfare leaders joined forces to collectively address the needs of homeless companion animals in Champaign and Douglas Counties.
CIAWC mission: To collaborate for the welfare of companion animals through education, engagement and the promotion of population control
To accomplish this mission, CIAWC will:
- provide targeted spay/neuter services
- compile pet population statistics in Champaign and Douglas Counties
- maintain and promote a directory of coalition agencies and their services
- support community education efforts to promote responsible pet ownership
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Directory of Services for Download Directory (PDF) updated August 2011 The directory provides a comprehensive listing of agencies that accept and rehome a wide variety of pets, including cats, dogs, small mammals, birds, and some farm species. |
Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics Over 1,300 cats sterilized by CIAWC from 2008-2011 Dog Spay/Neuter Voucher Program The CIAWC is pleased to partner with the veterinary community to provide a spay/neuter option for dogs. Qualified low-income Champaign and Douglas County residents may purchase $50 vouchers for their dogs to receive spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and microchip participating veterinary clinics. Download more information and an application (PDF) or call (217) 417-3160 to have an application mailed to you. |
The CIAWC includes the following organizations and individuals:
All Creatures Animal Hospital
ASPCA Midwest Office
Birds on a Budget Bird Club
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
CATsNAP (Champaign Area Trap Spay/Neuter and Assistance Program)
Champaign County Animal Control
Champaign County Humane Society
Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption
Companion Animal Resource and Education (CARE) Center
Douglas County Animal Control
Feathered Friends Avian Rescue & Rehab.
Four Counties Mobile Veterinary Services
Hands 4 Paws
Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus
Illini Cat Club
Illinois Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue
Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance
Okaw Veterinary Clinic
Retired Greyhounds as Pets
Teachers for Creatures (University of Illinois student organization)
University of Illinois Companion Animals Program
VCA Heritage Animal Hospital
Lisa Burgoon
Robin Hadley, DVM
Sarah Hurley, CVT
Harriett Weatherford