Veterinary care and pet food are available for pet owners during difficult times. Please contact the groups below for more information about their programs and eligibility.
Veterinary Care & Other Services
Anti-Cruelty Society
anticruelty.org
157 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL
312-644-8338
Veterinary clinic: The Anti-Cruelty Society operates a low-cost veterinary clinic for people who may not otherwise be able to afford proper veterinary care. Services include spay/neuter surgeries. Please call (312) 644-8338, ext. 350 or 351, to speak with a clinic receptionist for details on services and qualification criteria. Learn more >
SAFE program: The Anti-Cruelty Society provides up to 30 days of free pet boarding for approved program applicants who are temporarily displaced from their homes (due to fire, natural disaster, medical condition or domestic violence) and are having difficulty finding shelter for both their families and pets. Fact sheet | Learn more >
PAWS Chicago
pawschicago.org
1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL
773-475-9426
Veterinary clinic: PAWS provides free and low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations for pets of families in need at the Lurie Clinic in Little Village. The Lurie Clinic also offers low-cost annual preventive services during vaccine clinic hours. Learn more >
Pet food: The PAWS Chicago Pet Food Bank provides emergency assistance to families facing unemployment, foreclosure, or other financial crisis. Owners must show proof of financial need and not be looking to adopt or buy a pet with PAWS Chicago’s help. To learn if the Pet Food Bank is right for you and your pets, contact PAWS at the number above. Learn more >
Animal Welfare League
animalwelfareleague.com
10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL
708-636-8586
Veterinary clinic: The Animal Welfare League operates a low-cost veterinary clinic, no appointment necessary. Discounted office visits are available for those that are on state assistance programs. The clinic offers a multitude of services, including vaccinations, surgeries, dental care, and spay/neuter services. Learn more >
Tree House Humane Society
treehouseanimals.org
7225 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL
773-784-5488
Veterinary Wellness Center: The Tree House Veterinary Wellness Center, onsite at their West Ridge location, provides low cost spay/neuter services, TNR, and annual preventative care. Learn more and book your appointment at www.treehouseanimals.org/vwc or call (872) 302-4671.
Pet Food Pantries
Care for Real
careforreal.org
5341 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL
773-769-6182
Pet food: Care for Real provides a pet pantry for their food pantry clients. Learn more >
Friendship Pet Food Pantry
friendshipcenterchicago.org/pet-pantry
2711 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL
(773) 907-6388
Pet food: Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. There are no income eligibility requirements, but clients must show proof that their pets are spayed or neutered. The Friendship Center will provide vouchers for low-cost spay/neuter services, if needed. Learn more >
Irving Park Community Food Pantry
irvingparkfoodpantry.org
3801 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL
773-283-6296
Pet food: Pet food is available to assist unemployed and underemployed families who have trouble feeding and caring for their beloved pets. Distribution occurs on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more >