Donate today to help change lives!

Two easy ways to donate:

Or text PCH to 89871 to recieve a link to donate!

Donate today to help change lives!

Two easy ways to donate:

Or text PCH to 89871 to recieve a link to donate!

Founded in 2016, Pet Central Helps! takes in, provides in-house veterinary care, and successfully finds quality homes for over 2,200 animals each year. This “organically grown” organization does not receive any government funding and successfully operates on a tight budget that emphasizes housing available pets in foster homes, with appreciation of a small staff that truly cares about our in-house adoptables.

PCH! places far more animals for adoption every year than any other private or government organization in Central Illinois. Additionally, we provide community support through programs designed to keep animals OUT of shelters. Some examples of our assistance programs include a pet food bank that regularly serves over 100 pets each month, feline spay/neuter, and a “seniors for seniors” low-cost adoption program.

We are growing by leaps and bounds, so we truly appreciate monetary donations that are essential to all of our successful initiatives. Volunteers and foster homes are always welcome!

With a proven track record of empathy and effectiveness, you can be sure that your generosity will truly make a difference in the lives of shelter pets in our care.

Our Community

2025 Adoptions

2024 Adoptions - 2,011

I Found Kittens Outside,
What Do I Do?

Did you know kittens are one of the most vulnerable populations in animal shelters and that many end up there because of well-meaning animal lovers? Removing kittens from their current environment may not always be the right answer as the mom cat could be nearby getting food (or hiding from you)—and no one can care for a kitten like their mom can! To help choose the right path for kittens you found, please click this link and answer the questions!

I found kittens outside, what do I do?

How It Works

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Our Mission

Pet Central Helps! helps the community by example and action. We uphold the highest standards in progressive animal sheltering. We strive to provide education and support to pets and people so that they can stay healthy and remain together.

Our Values

We focus on a non-judgemental approach that follows the three E’s: Educate, Encourage, Enable.

Our Vision

Pet Central Helps! believes that pets and people belong together - that financial circumstances alone are not reliable indicators.

Testimonials

Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.

Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.

Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.
Christopher & Stormy
My Girlfriend and I went to a Petsmart 6 weeks ago to get something for our cat when Pet Central had an adoption event. The moment we saw her, we named her Stormy and we fell in love. For 6 weeks we have been extremely happy with her. She is fun, sweet and playful. She has been wonderful and Pet Central has helped out so much. Thank you so much.
Tanya & Stella
Stella has been such a welcome member of our family. We had a Lab for 15 years that passed in the spring and it took us months to even want to find our new baby. She is learning more every day and we are just so thankful to have found her. The person who was fostering her did an AMAZING job with potty training her also - she only had 2 accidents the first couple of days she was home and has been fine ever since.
Carrie & Jack
We had a wonderful experience adopting our sweet puppy, Jack, from Pet Central Helps! Every person we talked to was kind, informative and more than willing to help. Communication was timely and efficient, and the adoption process was pain free.