Resources

1. Low-Cost Veterinary Care

• PAWS Chicago Lurie Clinic: Provides low-cost spay/neuter services and basic veterinary care.

• Anti-Cruelty Society: Offers affordable veterinary services, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and wellness exams.

• Tree House Humane Society: Specializes in low-cost services, particularly for cats, including spay/neuter and vaccinations.

• Veterinary Specialty Center: Offers financial assistance for urgent care and surgeries on a case-by-case basis.

• A.D.O.P.T. Naperville: Provides low cost spay/neuter, vaccination services for animals.

• Spay Illinois: Offers low cost spay/neuter program for Illinois residents and additional discounts for low-income households.

2. Pet Food Assistance

• Chicago Community Pet Coalition: Provides free pet food and supplies to low-income families.

• PAWS Chicago Food Pantry: Offers free pet food to qualifying pet owners facing financial hardship.

• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Some partner agencies offer pet food distribution alongside human food assistance.

3. Emergency Pet Care

• Care Credit: A credit card for veterinary expenses that can help with emergency vet bills.

• RedRover Relief: Provides financial assistance for urgent veterinary care.

• The Pet Fund: Offers help for non-emergency veterinary care costs for low-income pet owners.

4. Pet Retention and Surrender Prevention

• Safe Humane Chicago: Helps keep pets in their homes by providing resources and support to pet owners in need.

• One Tail at a Time: Offers assistance to pet owners at risk of surrendering their pets due to financial hardship, including pet retention services and access to a community support program.

• Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control: Works to prevent pet surrender by offering resources and support to pet owners in crisis.

5. Spay/Neuter Programs

• Spay Illinois: Provides low-cost spay/neuter services and connects pet owners with local participating clinics.

• Cook County Animal and Rabies Control: Offers a low-cost spay/neuter program for residents of Cook County.

• The Anti-Cruelty Society: Offers spay/neuter surgeries at reduced rates to ensure accessible care for all pet owners.

6. Behavioral Support

• PAWS Chicago Training Center: Offers low-cost training classes and behavior consultations for dogs and cats.

• Safe Humane Chicago: Provides behavior training and support to keep pets in their homes.

• The Anti-Cruelty Society: Offers affordable group training classes and private consultations to help address behavioral issues.

7. Temporary Pet Care Assistance

• Safe Humane Chicago: Assists domestic violence survivors by providing temporary housing for pets through their Safe Haven program.

• The Anti-Cruelty Society: Offers temporary foster care for pets during emergencies or crises through their Crisis Care program.

• Paws Between Homes: Provides short-term foster care for pets when owners are facing homelessness or housing instability.

8. Lost and Found Pet Resources

• Cook County Animal and Rabies Control: Provides assistance with lost pet reports and reclaiming lost animals.

• Lost Dogs Illinois: Helps reunite lost dogs with their owners through an online database and community network.

• Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC): Offers a Lost and Found Pet service and provides shelter for lost animals until they are reunited with their owners.

9. Animal Welfare Organizations

• Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC): Offers a variety of resources, including adoption services and pet owner support.

• PAWS Chicago: Provides extensive resources for pet owners, including medical, training, and rehoming support.

• Anti-Cruelty Society: A full-service animal welfare organization offering adoption, veterinary care, and pet owner assistance.

10. Pet-Friendly Housing Assistance

• Pets Are Welcome (PAW) Chicago: Helps pet owners find pet-friendly housing in the Chicago area.

• Safe Pets Program (RedRover): Assists domestic violence survivors in finding pet-friendly housing.

• My Pitbull is Family: Visit mypitbullisfamily.org for help with finding a home that will take your breed.
   

These resources can help pet owners in Cook County with a range of needs, from veterinary care to temporary housing, ensuring that pets can stay with their families even in challenging times.