Paws for a Cause Vet Care (formerly Spay Illinois)
Lower-cost vet care
Nonprofit offering affordable dog and cat care (spay/neuter, wellness, vaccines, heartworm treatment, dental, surgery, end-of-life) with 0% APR payment plans; no income test stated.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, income or residency requirements, and which species they see. Ask what to bring.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, with a checklist of what to have ready.
More help in Illinois
Other lower-cost vet care options:
- The Anti-Cruelty Society Care Clinic and Spay/Neuter Clinic · Chicago / Chicagoland
Other kinds of help nearby: Veterinary school hospitals (2) · Spay and neuter (2) · More help (1)
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