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February Special – Cook County Residents Only!

Limit two (2) pets total per household - By Appointment Only

Cat Spay or Neuter Surgery only $10.00*

Dog Spay or Neuter Surgery only $35.00*

(*Includes $40.00 rebate from Cook County Animal Care and Control)

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How to qualify:

·         Owner must live in Cook County (drivers license or state ID required indicating current Cook County address)

·         Pet must have a current Cook County rabies vaccination and certificate with a Cook County rabies tag number on it.  The certificate must be provided at time of surgery check-in OR
·         Pet may receive a rabies vaccination at the time of surgery and qualify for the rebate.

All animals arriving for surgery are required to be up-to-date on rabies and distemper vaccinations, otherwise they will receive these vaccinations at the time of surgery at owners expense.  

Rabies vaccination (one year) is $15.00 and includes certificate and tag.

Distemper vaccination for a dog or cat is $20.00

Please note the following information under "Low Cost Spay/Neuter" as these policies will apply for you and your pet.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter

We believe that responsible pet ownership is the best way to reduce the number of unwanted animals on the streets and in the shelter systems.  We offer low cost spay and neuter surgeries in the Animal Care League’s Clinic at 1011 Garfield Ave in Oak Park, IL.  All surgeries are performed by a licensed Veterinarian.

• Surgeries must be scheduled in advance. No walk-ins will be accepted. To make an appointment, either call the shelter at (708)848-8155 or visit us in person at the address above.
• Animals must be dropped off on the day of surgery between 8:00am and 8:30am and must be picked up between 3:30pm and 4:30pm the same day. A $50/day fee will be assessed for any animal not picked up by the required time.
• Payment for all services rendered by the Animal Care League are due at the time animals are DROPPED OFF at the shelter.  We accept cash, personal checks with ID, and visa, mastercard, or discover.
• Due to the increased risks associated with anesthesia, surgery, or recovery in the following pets, our clinic will not perform surgeries on dogs that weigh more than 80lbs, dogs that are over 6 years of age, cats that are over 10 years of age, or on the following breeds: English Bulldogs.
• We perform spay and neuter for dogs for $75.
• We perform spay and neuter for cats for $50.
• We require that all pets have proof that they are current on their vaccines: DA2PP for dogs and FVRCP for cats, and rabies for both dogs and cats.  If your pet is not up to date, these vaccines can be provided the day of surgery for $20 for DA2PP and FVRCP and $15 for rabies one year with Cook Co. rabies tag. 
  

In addition to reducing the number of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens, there are other health benefits to spaying and neutering your pets.  These include:

• reduced risk of mammary (breast) cancer
• eliminate risk of pyometra (infection in the uterus)
• eliminate risk of testicular cancer and prostatic hyperplasia
• reduced urine marking and urine spraying behaviors
• reduced urge to “roam” and get lost
• reduced mounting and mating behaviors
• possible decreased aggression between dogs

Spaying or neutering your pet before they reach sexual maturity (we generally recommend 6 months of age) has the most medical benefits.