Free Spay/Neuter in IL

I received the below information from one of the rescue groups I volunteer with. Thought I would pass it along hoping someone would benefit.
Thanks,
Lana



Please put animal shelters, animal controls and all of the pounds practicing euthanasia, out of business!

Please help support Spay/DayUSA (February 26th 2008) by spaying or neutering your pet, a family members pet, or a stray!

Thank you!

illinoisanimalrescue.org



Eligibility for FREE SPAY/NEUTER for DOGS AND CATS


Residents of the following zip codes are eligible for FREE spay/neuter surgeries for their dogs and cats: 60608, 60609, 60617, 60618, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60623, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60634, 60636, 60639, 60643, 60644, 60647, 60651,

You must register in advance. Call to make an appointment at one of the following locations:


Chicago Animal Care and Control
2741 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL
(312) 747-1406

Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society
157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL
(312) 644-8338 ext. 347

Animal Welfare League
6224 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL
(773) 667-0088

Animal Welfare League
10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL
(708) 636-8586

Participants must be a resident of the particular Chicago zip code and must be the legal owner of the animal. Only dogs and cats will be accepted and the animal must be no younger than eight weeks old and no older than ten years of age. No more than one animal per owner will be approved. All dogs 4 months and older must have a current city license. All animals must have a current current rabies vaccination or the owner must be willing to have the animal vaccinated at the time of the spay/neuter surgery. If approved, the owner must be able to pick up their pet between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event from the shelter, and around 2:00 p.m. from the Animobile. Applicants will be approved in the order in which requests are received.

See Animal Care & Control website for their MOBILE VAN that offers these surgeries TOO.

Dont live in Chicago, Cost $10 ANY CAT
Cost $25 ANY DOG,
Pit Bull or Pit Bull MIX is FREE TOO


Why should I have my pet neutered? Animal shelters, both public and private, unfortunately are faced with an incredible burden: What to do with the overpopulation of dogs and cats that they cannot find homes for. Estimates across the country indicate that over 10 million animals will be humanely euthanized at shelters each year, due to the sheer fact that there are not enough homes. Having your pet neutered ensures that you will not be adding to this tremendous burden. top What are some of the health benefits? Through neutering, you can help your dog and cat live a happier, healthier, and longer life. Spaying eliminates the constant crying and nervous pacing that is a sign that a cat is in heat. Castration stops the mating drive in males, reducing the urge to roam, which in turn, reduces the risk of fights, injury, poisoning, accidents, and contracting diseases. If you have more than one pet in your household, all the pets will get along better if they are neutered. A long-term benefit of neutering is improved health. Early neutering nearly eliminates breast cancer, and totally prevents uterine infections and uterine and testicular cancer. Isn't it true that you only need to "fix" female dogs or cats? Absolutely not! A male animal can father thousands of offspring in his lifetime. Roaming tomcats fighting other cats are a neighborhood nuisance and are prone to develop infections and abscesses from their fighting. An intact male may also develop the bad habit of marking its territory by urine marking.