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The Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic is the largest free and low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the Chicago Area, and one of the largest in the country.
In 2008, PAWS Chicago performed more than 15,000 surgeries, the majority of which are free for Chicago families on public assistance. PAWS Chicago also offers low-cost surgeries for under-resourced individuals and families who have the greatest need.
 Mission
PAWS Chicago envisions a no-kill Chicago--a city in which pets are not
destroyed just because they are homeless. The only way to control dog and
cat overpopulation and the killing of adoptable animals is by decreasing
birth rates. This is why we opened the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic - the
only spay and neuter clinic of its kind located in and serving Chicago's
underserved communities.
Free and Low Cost Services
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FREE
Spay and Neuter Surgery*:
Chicago residents
on Medicaid and Feral/Outdoor Cats** |
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LOW Cost Spay and Neuter Surgery*:
- Residents on Medicaid outside of Chicago (& Illinois)
- Residents in our eight targeted zip codes: 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60628,
60629, 60636, 60639. |
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Location
Lurie Spay and Neuter Clinic
3516 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
(Little Village Neighborhood, 6 blocks from Kedzie)
Click here for directions
773-521-7729 (SPAY)
All services are by appointment only.
Hours
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To Call:
To make an appointment or for more information - 9:00AM to 5:00PM -
Sunday through Thursday. |
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Clinic Hours:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and selected Saturdays from
6:45AM-6:00PM. |
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Appointment Arrival:
Cats: 6:45AM-7:45AM, Feral Cats 7:15AM-10:00AM, Dogs 7:15AM-7:45AM. |
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Same Day Pick up:
Cats: 4:00PM-5:00PM, Feral Cats: 5:00PM, Dogs: 4:30PM-5:30PM. |
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Vaccination Clinic (Appointment Required):
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and selected Saturdays 10:00AM. |
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spay or neuter? |
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Reduces your pet's cancer
risk-sterilized pets |
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healthier. |
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Saves on vet bills. |
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Eliminates messy and annoying
heat cycles. |
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Greatly reduces urine spraying
and marking. |
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Stops pets from roaming. |
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Increases your pet's loyalty. |
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Lengthens you pet's
life-sterilized pets live longer. |
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Protects children from dog
bites--neutering reduces aggression. |
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Stops pet overpopulation and reduces the number of
unwanted pets killed in shelters. |
Frequent Concerns/Myths about Spay/Neuter
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It will make my pet fat!
Spay and Neutering does not make your pet fat, lack of exercise and too
much food are responsible for that. |
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It will change my pet's personality, he will no longer be a "man".
Spaying and Neutering does not change your pet's identity or personality,
pets reproduce from instinct and will live more relaxed and happier lives
when sterilized. |
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The surgery is too stressful.
Spaying and Neutering is less stressful than having litter after litter of
puppies or kittens. |
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My pet is too young or too old.
We will sterilize as young as two months as long as they weigh two
pounds. If your pet is over 6 years old we require blood work to ensure
your pet is healthy enough to undergo anesthesia. |
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you know? |
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One female cat and her
offspring can produce over 420,000 cats in seven years! |
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In 2007, 18,969
cats and dogs were killed in Chicago's shelters. |
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80% of impounded cats are killed in shelters every year! |
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Spaying and neutering stops the cycle
of breeding and killing. |
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Euthanasia is the #1 killer of cats. |
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Available Services |
| The PAWS Chicago Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic is not a
full-service veterinary clinic; our mission is to alleviate
Chicago's pet overpopulation problem through pet sterilization.
We offer the following services at a reduced rate. |
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Spay and Neuter Surgery |
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Spay/neuter surgery for dogs, puppies
(Additional charges apply for dogs 50lbs and over) |
$75.00 |
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Spay/neuter surgery
for cats |
$25.00 |
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Low-cost spay/neuter surgery for dogs,
puppies |
$35.00 |
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Individuals on Medicaid outside of
Chicago (and Illinois)* |
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Individuals on
Medicaid residents of Chicago |
FREE |
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Vaccinations |
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Vaccinations (with surgery
or vaccine clinic) |
$25.00 |
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Receiving Medicaid or residing in the 8 targeted zip codes* |
$12.00 |
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Heartworm Preventative |
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Heartworm test |
$25.00 |
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Heartworm test
(Medicaid or residing in the 8 targeted zip codes*) |
$12.00 |
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Heartgard®
Plus for dogs (depending on the weight of your
pet) |
$17.00-$60.00 |
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Virus Testing |
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FeLV/FIV combo
test for cats |
$25.00 |
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Flea Treatment |
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FRONTLINE®
Plus flea and tick protection (depending on the weight of your pet) |
$33.00-$66.00 |
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Microchip |
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AVID® Microchip |
$25.00 |
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Carriers |
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Cardboard cat
carriers |
$5.00 each |
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Feral Cat Care and Trap Neuter Return
**We support Trap Neuter Return as the only humane solution for reducing the
number of Feral/Outdoor cats. We will provide you with information,
humane traps and free and low cost spay and neuter. For more
information:
http://www.pawschicago.org/animalwelfare/trap_neuter_return.htm or call
our Outdoor Cat Hotline at (773) 475-9410 or email us at
outdoorcats@pawschicago.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers can partake in administrative work or work in the recovery
room at the Lurie S/N Clinic on 26th Street. Blanket and towel
donations are always welcome. Please contact Laura Hinze at
lhinze@pawschicago.org for more
information about these opportunities. To sign up for a New Volunteer
Orientation click here:
http://www.pawschicago.org/Volunteer/newvolunteerorientation.htm
Community Outreach
Community Outreach and Humane Education are key to ensuring the success of
the Lurie Spay Neuter Clinic. Join us in spreading the good news
about our free and low cost spay and neuter services in our targeted, under
served communities. For more information email Susan Robinson, Community
Outreach Manager at
surobinson@pawschicago.org. Or go here for a listing of
opportunities:
http://www.pawschicago.org/communityoutreach.htm
Employment Opportunities
http://www.pawschicago.org/employment.htm
Lurie Spay and Neuter Clinic
3516 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
(Little Village Neighborhood, 6 blocks from Kedzie)
Click here for directions
773-521-7729 (SPAY)
All services are by appointment only.
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* Vaccinations are not included in
this price. Free Spay/Neuter for anyone on
Medicaid with identification.
** All surgeries and vaccinations are
subsidized by PAWS Chicago, a non-profit organization. Prices for our ancillary services (vaccinations, tests, chips,
etc.) apply to animals having surgery performed. A different pricing
schedule applies when surgery is not performed. Prices are
subject to change without notice. |
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