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Resources for Low Cost and Free Vet Care

Pets have become an integral part of our families. An estimated 29 million dogs and cats live in families that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. Needing public assistance is one measure of a family’s capability to purchase veterinary care. However, there are also middle-class families that live paycheck to paycheck, with limited funds for veterinary care, especially when the need involves high-cost.

 

The paradox we face is that while it may be logical that someone should not have a pet if they cannot provide veterinary care, it is difficult to defend denying companionship with pets. Consequently, pets will continue to live with families with limited means.

These families deserve companionship with pets and to enjoy all of the benefits that come through these relationships.

Why Should We Spay and Neuter Our    Pets?

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Spaying and neutering are routine, affordable surgeries that can prevent thousands of animals from being born, only to suffer and struggle to survive on the streets, be abused by cruel or neglectful people, or be euthanized in animal shelters for lack of a loving home.

Spaying and neutering makes a big difference: Just one unaltered female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in only six years. In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can produce an incredible 370,000 kittens!

The single most important thing that we can do to save cats and dogs from all the suffering and death that their overpopulation causes is to spay and neuter them.

Spaying and neutering are routine, affordable surgeries that can prevent thousands of animals from being born, only to suffer and struggle to survive on the streets, be abused by cruel or neglectful people, or be euthanized in animal shelters for lack of a loving home.

Affordable or Free Pet Care: Chicago 

Wellness Exam

Spay and Neuter

Preventatives

Other

preventative care

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Microchipping

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Clinics

Dentals

Community Cats

Emergency Services

Medications

Vaccines

Special Surgeries

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Anti Cruelty Society

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PAWS Chicago

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One Tail at a Time

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Animal Welfare League

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Treehouse Humane Society

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Rescue Pack

Chicago

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Paw Salvation

Low Cost or Free Pet Care: Illinois

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Lake County AC

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Thrive

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Animal Care League

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Cook County Government

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Noah's Ark

P.A.W.S Tinley Park

South Suburban  Humane Society

The Community Care Fund- Families who qualify are able to access routine veterinary care as well as emergency care for pets in need.

North Shore
Animal League

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Spay Illinois