Spay Illinois Launching this February
As you have probably already heard about, February is National Spay/Neuter Month. We’re happy to spread the word about a new TNR program in Illinois called, “Spay Illinois”, that is an affiliate of Spay USA. Please check out the below press release for more information about the new program.
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SPAY ILLINOIS
708-301-1300
1-877-475-SPAY (7729)
www.spayillinois.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 708-301-1300
Cell: 708-374-0035
Email:info@spayillinois.org
LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM FOR COOK & WILL COUNTY RESIDENTS
SPAY ILLINOIS kicks off February 2010 with a goal of spay/neutering 500 pets
SPAY ILLINOIS is a new statewide program that is making it easy for people to have their pets spayed or neutered. SPAY ILLINOIS is a partner of SPAY USA a nationally known group dedicated to helping people find low cost spay/neuter options. SPAY ILLINOIS runs a toll free number for the state of Illinois which anyone can call to find low cost options in their area 1-877-475-SPAY (7729) or locally 708-301-1300. You can also visit the website for more information on SPAY ILLINOIS at www.spayillinois.org.(Still Under Construction until Friday)
The goal of SPAY ILLINOIS is to reduce the number of animals euthanized in Illinois every year by helping people find low cost services, subsidized funds, and programs for low-income owners who cannot afford to have their pet altered. Even though there are programs out there to help a lot of the people in Illinois don’t know where to find them. SPAY ILLINOIS is going to be here to help them find the best program for their needs.
We are also facing the challenge of finding vets to participate in our program, SPAY USA currently has 9,000 vets participating but since SPAY ILLINOIS has just started we currently have 27 participating and are looking for more. We have many black hole areas ( areas that have no spay/neuter services available) and we will be setting up transports to transport public animals to low cost service providers until we can fill those holes.
There are no income qualifications to call SPAY ILLINOIS, no county restrictions or number of animals that can be fixed through our program.
For the Month of February Cook County & Will County will be offering their low cost spay/neuter program which reduces the cost of your animals spay/neuter by $40.00. There is a limit of 2 pets per household for this program and the pet must either receive a rabies vaccination and tag the day of surgery or have a current rabies vaccination and tag to qualify for the program.
You can have your cat spayed/neutered for $40 and your dog’s spayed/neutered for $55 through our program. Vaccinations and other services will be available the day of surgery. Since we expect a very high turnout for this program please call as soon as possible to get your February appointment booked through one of our local vets.
If you live outside of Will or Cook County we still have low cost options available for you so please call us to get your pet scheduled today.
SPAY ILLINOIS is a program of New Beginnings Cat Shelter a registered non-profit #36-4538177 in Illinois if you would like to make a donation to SPAY ILLINOIS or New Beginnings Cat Shelter please visit our website at http://www.newbeginningscatshelter.org or http://www.spayillinois.org.
Feb 24, 2010
I would like to get my male schipperke neutered. I live in rockford, IL. Is there a place to go to have this done under your program and when is it being held? Thanks
Mar 16, 2010
Teresa, click on our link above that will take you to http://www.spayillinois.org. You can search here for clinics in your area.
Jul 12, 2010
My young cat is in her first heat.And we are both miserable.I want to have her spayed but cant afford to pay vet prices.I live in Rochelle,Il.I have looked everywhere for some kind of low cost spay clinic,but have had no luck finding one. Can you please help me find someone to spay my cat.
Jul 12, 2010
Hey Debbie,
I just sent you an email with an attached PDF that lists all of the Chicagoland Area low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Please let me know it that helps.
Cheers,
Ben
ben@triplerpets.org
Jul 15, 2010
I live in Oak Lawn, Il and have a concern with an appoximately fou
r year old feral cat> Four weeks ago Friday, she delievered the eigth litter that we aew aware of-early spring, summer and early fall in 2008 and 2009 and spring 2010. She has lost all her kittens to racoons or oppossums. She is trusting of two homes and will eat dry cat food at either one. We were apprised of your organizations policy of trapping, spaying and return policy and would very much like to participate in your program. These repeated pregnancies are too taxing. The last one was particularly hard on her.
Thank you,
Eileen Cogan