CARE Center
Companion Animal Resource and Education Center

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Providing education and resources that foster a mutually supportive bond between companion animals and people


CARE Center
PO Box 161
Urbana, IL
61803-0161

info@carecentercu.org

The CARE Center is here to help people develop a harmonious relationship with their pets.

The CARE Center strives to offer our community education and resources that foster a mutually supportive bond between companion animals and people. Through our classes and programs, we hope to give people a better understanding of their pet’s basic needs.

Beyond that, we strive to help open the lines of communication between companion animals and their people. Oftentimes when animals "misbehave" they are not intentionally causing trouble; they're just doing what comes naturally to them. Likewise, humans often respond to animal behavior in a way that makes sense to other humans, but hopelessly confuses the animal.

The misunderstandings that arise between people and their pets can have dire consequences for both. Through education, we can enrich the lives of people and the animal companions that share their homes and community.

CARE CENTER NEWS
Read the latest CARE Package newsletter (PDF):
September 2007

Local pet store issue: puppies for sale - links to information and newspaper archives

Community Animal Welfare Consortium Honors National Homeless Animals’ Day - read the highlights and access links to participating organizations (PDF)

Adobe Acrobat

"Growing Organization Brings Humane Education to the Community" - CARE Center featured in national humane education publication

 

THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the first
CARE for a Taste?
benefit on February 10, 2008 a success!
A page of acknowledgements and images will be added soon

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 19 - "Factors to Consider when Selecting a Boarding Facility for Your Pet" on WCIA's Morning Show - 7:37 a.m.

May 31 - Pet First Aid course(PDF), 1:00-5:00 p.m.

June 16 - "Adopt a Cat Month" on WCIA's Morning Show - 7:37 a.m.


Shop the CARE Center Store


Featuring books, fleece scarves,
fabric-covered journals,
and CARE Center T-shirts

Illinois Residents: Help fight companion animal homelessness
Purchase a Pet Friendly license plate


Community Education
Listen to the archive of a discussion with Randall Lockwood, Ph.D. about anti-cruelty legislation and a book he co-authored, Forensic Investigations of Animal Cruelty:  A Guide for Veterinary and Law Enforcement Professionals (04/22/08)

Pet Club at the Orpheum Children's Science Museum

Listen to the archive of "Animal Cruelty and Human Violence", a discussion with Frank Ascione, Ph.D. on WILL's Focus 580 program (04/11/07)


Information from appearances on WCIA's Morning Show

Animal Cruelty Prevention Month 4/21/08
The Benefits of Taking Your Dog to Training Classes 03/17/08 watch the video
Subtle Signs of Illness in Cats 02/18/08
CARE Center's Spring Class Preview 01/21/08
Toys You Can Make for Your Pets 12/17/07
Is My Pet Overweight? How to Evaluate Body Condition in Dogs and Cats 11/19/07
Halloween Safety Tips for Pets 10/15/07
Dogs Jumping Up 09/17/07
Factors to Consider when Obtaining a Puppy or Kitten from a Breeder 08/20/07
Finding a Lost Pet 07/16/07
Having a Litter of Puppies/Kittens 05/21/07
Dog Park Etiquette & Safety 04/16/07
Fleas and Ticks 03/19/07
Changes in Vaccination Protocols for Cats and Dogs 02/19/07
Crate Training Your Puppy or Dog 01/15/07
Canine Possessiveness 12/18/06
Litter Box Blues 11/20/06
The Benefits of Taking Your Dog for a Daily Walk 10/16/06
CARE Center's Fall 2006 Classes 09/18/06
Caring for Your Geriatric Dog or Cat 08/21/06
Adopting an Adult Dog 07/17/06
What is Animal Cruelty/Neglect? What You Should Do When You See It 06/19/06
Puppy biting 05/15/06
Tips for incorporating a new kitten or cat into the family 04/17/06
Tips for incorporating a new puppy or dog into the family 03/20/06
Myths about spaying/neutering pets 02/20/06
Puppy socialization 01/16/06
Pet identification 12/19/05
Keeping your pet fit 11/21/05
Halloween safety 10/31/05
Finding pet friendly housing 08/15/05
Cat overpopulation 07/11/05
Children and pets 05/30/05
Housetraining your dog 04/18/05
Obtaining a dog from a rescue group 02/21/05

 

CARE Center is a federally tax exempt 501(c)(3) Illinois not-for-profit corporation