PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Pets are proven to reduce stress and anxiety, provide companionship, encourage daily exercise and give a sense of purpose to those caring for them making the human/animal bond more important than ever during these challenging times. This program’s mission will be to ensure that pets and people can stay together and that financial hardship or lack of access to food or resources will not be the determining factor in people needing to make a decision to re-home their beloved pets.
Pet food and supply packages are available by request to those in need. Packages will include food and supplies for both pet and person! In addition to the care packages, Animal Care League will work with people in need of other support services (veterinary care, pet fees, grooming, training services, etc.) and offer subsidized or free service as funds are available.
WHO CAN QUALIFY TO RECEIVE PET FOOD & SUPPLY PACKAGES*?
Senior Citizens (Age 60+) who reside within the coverage area (see below)
Those experiencing financial hardship who reside within our coverage area (see below)
*to participate pets must be spayed or neutered. If pets are not spayed/neutered at the time of request, client must agree to sterilize in the future to continue to receive assistance
COVERAGE AREA
Care Packages/Supplies as well as assistance in other areas will be available for those within Cook County with a focus on the communities within a 10 mile radius of Oak Park. Since ACL works with Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, North Riverside, Northlake, Melrose Park & Elmwood Park, special priority will be given to requests coming from those communities.
*Please note that social service agencies or other animal welfare organizations who have a client in need outside of the coverage area may request assistance via a referral through their organization. Email support@animalcareleague.org for more information
HOW DO I RECEIVE MY SUPPLY PACKAGE?
Supply packages will need to be picked up from Animal Care League’s training center at 1003 Garfield in Oak Park on designated pick up days. Once a request is submitted, a volunteer will contact the requestor in 24-48 hours to give them a pick up date and time
Contactless delivery is available for seniors, those who do not have transportation/are homebound, or those at a high risk for COVID-19. Please note that delivery is needed on the request form and a volunteer will contact you to set up a delivery day/time.
HOW DO I REQUEST A SUPPLY PACKAGE?
Supply packages may only be requested once per month (one per client)
Please fill out the request form at: https://forms.gle/Vmq3L12ajM4BKYky9
If you are unable to fill the request form out via this link you can email support@animalcareleague.org or call 708-848-8155 for assistance. Please allow 24-48 hours for a confirmation/response
WHAT DO THE SUPPLY PACKAGES INCLUDE?
Supplies are included by request, per the number/size/breed of pets, and as they are available
Cat/Dog Food (dry and/or wet)
Other animal food by request/as needed (rabbit, bird, etc.)
Toys
Treats
Collars/Leashes
ID Tags
Poop Bags
Beds
Grooming Supplies (shampoo, brushes, etc)
Crates/Carriers
Hand Sanitizer
Masks
Disinfectant Spray
Disinfectant Wipes
Produce Box (human)-Provided by Beyond Hunger
Coupon for Animal Care League’s Second Chance Shop
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY
Other reduced fee or free services may include the following and will require additional information/application submission. Subsidy is dependent on funds available. Those with the greatest need will be prioritized.
Spay/Neuter
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Grooming Services
Training Consultation/Services
Veterinary Care
Apartment Pet Fees/Pet Security Deposits
Fencing Services
Redemption Fees
Pets are proven to reduce stress and anxiety, provide companionship, encourage daily exercise and give a sense of purpose to those caring for them making the human/animal bond more important than ever during these challenging times. This program’s mission will be to ensure that pets and people can stay together and that financial hardship or lack of access to food or resources will not be the determining factor in people needing to make a decision to re-home their beloved pets.
Pet food and supply packages are available by request to those in need. Packages will include food and supplies for both pet and person! In addition to the care packages, Animal Care League will work with people in need of other support services (veterinary care, pet fees, grooming, training services, etc.) and offer subsidized or free service as funds are available.
WHO CAN QUALIFY TO RECEIVE PET FOOD & SUPPLY PACKAGES*?
Senior Citizens (Age 60+) who reside within the coverage area (see below)
Those experiencing financial hardship who reside within our coverage area (see below)
*to participate pets must be spayed or neutered. If pets are not spayed/neutered at the time of request, client must agree to sterilize in the future to continue to receive assistance
COVERAGE AREA
Care Packages/Supplies as well as assistance in other areas will be available for those within Cook County with a focus on the communities within a 10 mile radius of Oak Park. Since ACL works with Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, North Riverside, Northlake, Melrose Park & Elmwood Park, special priority will be given to requests coming from those communities.
*Please note that social service agencies or other animal welfare organizations who have a client in need outside of the coverage area may request assistance via a referral through their organization. Email support@animalcareleague.org for more information
HOW DO I RECEIVE MY SUPPLY PACKAGE?
Supply packages will need to be picked up from Animal Care League’s training center at 1003 Garfield in Oak Park on designated pick up days. Once a request is submitted, a volunteer will contact the requestor in 24-48 hours to give them a pick up date and time
Contactless delivery is available for seniors, those who do not have transportation/are homebound, or those at a high risk for COVID-19. Please note that delivery is needed on the request form and a volunteer will contact you to set up a delivery day/time.
HOW DO I REQUEST A SUPPLY PACKAGE?
Supply packages may only be requested once per month (one per client)
Please fill out the request form at: https://forms.gle/Vmq3L12ajM4BKYky9
If you are unable to fill the request form out via this link you can email support@animalcareleague.org or call 708-848-8155 for assistance. Please allow 24-48 hours for a confirmation/response
WHAT DO THE SUPPLY PACKAGES INCLUDE?
Supplies are included by request, per the number/size/breed of pets, and as they are available
Cat/Dog Food (dry and/or wet)
Other animal food by request/as needed (rabbit, bird, etc.)
Toys
Treats
Collars/Leashes
ID Tags
Poop Bags
Beds
Grooming Supplies (shampoo, brushes, etc)
Crates/Carriers
Hand Sanitizer
Masks
Disinfectant Spray
Disinfectant Wipes
Produce Box (human)-Provided by Beyond Hunger
Coupon for Animal Care League’s Second Chance Shop
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY
Other reduced fee or free services may include the following and will require additional information/application submission. Subsidy is dependent on funds available. Those with the greatest need will be prioritized.
Spay/Neuter
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Grooming Services
Training Consultation/Services
Veterinary Care
Apartment Pet Fees/Pet Security Deposits
Fencing Services
Redemption Fees
Help Us Keep Families Together
We are currently relying on in-kind donations for this program. If you are interested in helping by donating pet food, supplies, or other items please email support@animalcareleague.org or visit our wish lists linked below!
CUDDLY Wish List
Amazon Wish List
Walmart Registry
CUDDLY Wish List
Amazon Wish List
Walmart Registry