Reduced cost spay/neuter in Cook County during February 2005

The following was sent out by Sheri Berliner (a pet portrait photographer) and founder of Petraits . She sends out informational emails such as pets needing homes, pet-friendly apartments in the Chicago area, and information on spay/neuter programs. If you would like to sign up for her email newsletter, please e-mail her at [email protected].

February 9, 2005

Dear Friends of Petraits,

During February, many organizations in Illinois' Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties are offering large discounts on spaying and neutering to keep pets from having spring litters.

During February, Cook County residents can save $40 on spay / neuter surgery for their dog, cat or ferret by taking advantage of the Cook County Department of Animal Control's Spay/Neuter rebate program.

To take advantage of this great offer, make sure to ask your veterinarian if they are participating in the Cook County spay/neuter rebate program. There are no coupons, vouchers, or mail-in rebate forms. If your vet participates in the program, they will receive a $40 rebate for each spay/neuter they perform during the month of February. So, you pay only the discounted price.

This offer is available only to Cook County residents and there is a limit of two pets per household. Pets must be current on rabies and distemper vaccine.

The city of Northlake is adding a $20 bonus for each spay/neuter for their residents.

You can go to your favorite local vet that offers the rebate or ...PAWS Chicago Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic at 3516 W. 26th Street in Chicago (773.521.7729) where your dog or cat can also receive micro-chips. Low-cost vaccines, heartworm-testing and preventative for dogs and virus-testing for cats is also offered.

The Anti-Cruelty Society's Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic at 157 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago (312.644.8338, ext. 347). They also offer low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats.

Also the Tree House Animal Foundation is offering 30 free spay/neuter surgeries for low-income families during the month of February. This is in addition to their regular low-cost spay/neuter surgeries that they perform. Tree House is also selling candy in order to raise the money for their vet clinic, if you’re interested in the spay/neuter surgeries for cats only, or are interesting in purchasing candy, please contact Jennifer Schlueter, Tree House Animal Foundation director of development at 773.784.5488, ext. 231 or e-mail her at [email protected].

And, Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin also offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines. For a limited time, Anderson is offering free spay/neuter for feral cats that have been trapped in Kane County. At the time of surgery, feral cats will also be tested for feline viruses, given distemper and rabies vaccinations, and ear notched at no cost. To schedule an appointment, please call 847-697-2880, ext. 28.

If you live in DuPage Country, I've attached their Spay Day 2005 coupon (PDF).

Thanks for forwarding this e-mail to encourage spaying and neutering.

Sheri
Petraits Pet Photography
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Did you know... Approximately 8-12 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year and approximately 5-9 million are euthanized (60% of dogs and 70% of cats). — Annual Shelter Statistics, ASPCA The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) answers the question Why Spay or Neuter? (PDF—15K). This low-cost surgery keeps your animal healthier and helps fight pet overpopulation.    You can support this rescue with purchases...         Visit our German Shepherd Dog Shop at CafeShops.com Sammie's Meal Time Bib now available!

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