Vermilion County Animal Regulations and Animal Shelter

08/27/2026

If you welcomed a VCAS dog into your home this summer, check out the DTCCU website to sign up for a heavily discounted class NOW! 🐶

Choose from Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Elementary, or Home Companion classes. Register at https://dtccu.com/registration/ and bring your coupon to Orientation!

📅 Registration: Now through September 6th
🐾 Classes: September 13th to November 16th

VCAS adopters can receive $40 off an 8-week beginner dog training class… bringing the cost to just $80!

🎓 Bonus: Complete the class and receive a FREE vaccine at VCAS when your dog’s next booster is due

If you adopted a dog since June 12th and haven’t received a coupon, email Kate at [email protected] 📖

Is your dog in need of some training?
Maybe they need to refresh their obedience skills?

Class Registration is now open.
See full schedule and registration available at: https://dtccu.com/registration/

The AKC Canine Good Citizen test is offered for free for students at the end of the Home Companion classes.

08/24/2026

🚨 Our Pet Food Pantry is running VERY low on dry cat food 🐱

We accept all brands of food, but Purina (Chow, One, or Pro Plan), Hills, and Iams are some of our favorites!

Food can be delivered to the shelter (14775 Catlin-Tilton Rd, Danville, IL) or ordered directly from Amazon or Chewy:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GXQEWE04WJ6S/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

This resource supports Vermilion County pet owners during short periods of need. Through donated food and supplies, we help owners keep their pets safely at home and out of the shelter ❤️

Thank you for your part in keeping families together!

08/19/2026

If you welcomed a new dog into your home this summer, you’ll be Set for Success! 🐶

Through an exciting new partnership with the Dog Training Club of Champaign Urbana, VCAS adopters can receive $40 off an 8-week beginner dog training class… bringing the cost to just $80!

🎓 Bonus: Complete the class and receive a FREE vaccine at VCAS when your dog’s next booster is due

DTCCU group classes help you:
- Build essential skills
- Strengthen your bond with your newly adopted dog
- Have fun learning together!

DTCCU is a volunteer-run organization promoting responsible pet ownership through classes in obedience, rally, agility, tracking, tricks, scent work, and more.

Choose from Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Elementary, or Home Companion classes. Register at https://dtccu.com/registration/ and bring your coupon to Orientation!

📅 Registration: August 25th to September 6th
🐾 Classes: September 13th to November 16th

97 coupons have already been shared with new owners! If you adopted a dog since June 12th and haven’t received a coupon, email Kate at [email protected] 📖

08/12/2026

You've Gotta Be Kitten Me! 🤯

We are hosting our adoption event until 4:30 PM today at the PetSmart in Champaign, and over a dozen kittens are waiting for you!

Kittens are:
- Spayed or neutered
- Microchipped
- Up-to-date on vaccines

Adoptions include a PetSmart Adoption Guide, with over $400 worth of coupons inside 💵

All kittens are only $50 each, or a pair for $75!

08/11/2026

Gummi Worm is ready to find a playful family during our “You've Gotta Be Kitten Me!” event tomorrow! 🎣

❤️ Champaign PetSmart on Wednesday, August 12th from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. There's typically a line, so we recommend coming early! Please bring a carrier or expect to purchase one at PetSmart

08/10/2026

There will be over a dozen kittens available during our “You've Gotta Be Kitten Me!” event on Wednesday, but we’ll also have a few mature gals available!

Charlotte, the best biscuit maker in town, is one of the hopeful adults waiting to meet her family 🍞🥐

📍Champaign PetSmart
⏱️ Wednesday, August 12th from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. There's typically a line, so we recommend coming early!

Please bring a carrier or expect to purchase one at PetSmart 🐱

08/09/2026

You've Gotta Be Kitten Me...

We have SO many kittens, we're holding a special meet and greet event to find their new families! 🙀

📍Champaign PetSmart
⏱️ Wednesday, August 12th from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. There's typically a line for kittens, so we recommend coming early!

🍼 3-month-old kittens: Hulu, Amazon, Prime, Peeshu, and Gummi Worm
🍼 3.5-month-old kittens: Olivia Benson, Amanda Rollins, and Justin
🐈 Adult cats: Pecan and Charlotte

And... we’re actually bringing MORE little ones! Please bring a carrier or expect to purchase one at PetSmart

Can't make it on Wednesday? Join us at PetSmart on Sunday, August 16th from 4:30 to 7 pm for more cat adoptions!

07/30/2026

It's so easy to fall in love with Wrigley ♥️

Dogs like Wrigley are just waiting to be taken out on a field trip!
https://www.vercounty.org/animal-shelter/volunteer/

Apply to adopt this handsome guy, and many others, here:
https://www.vercounty.org/animal-shelter/adopt-a-pet/

07/29/2026

Is Clingy hard at work… or hardly working? 🤨

Clingy has been adopted, but we have so many other kittens waiting to join your family at VCAS!