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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2004Chicago: Low-income vet services?
Anybody in Chicago know of a low-income vet services program? I'm living on unemployment, which isn't even enough to pay my bills, and my cats need shots and some other really minor care. I was told to try the anti-cruelty society, and their website does indicate that they have a low-income clinic in addition to their spay/neuter services, but when I called, the receptionist insisted that all they do is spay/neuter, and I could not get the shots unless I was also getting the spay/neuter (my guys are already neutered). This doesn't fit with what their site says, so I e-mailed the general info address, and was given a phone number to call to try to qualify for low-income services. Unfortunately, that phone number just bounced me back to the receptionist who gave me the "only spay/neuter" line again. Maddening. I mean, you tell me... does this not indicate that there's a low income clinic in addition to the spay/neuter clinic? http://www.anticruelty.org/clinic.html So what are my other options? My regular vet will take 1/2 down plus a couple post-dated checks, but even that's a little more than I can afford right now ("1/2 down" is almost twice my monthly grocery budget right now!).  SignatureROT-13 to e-mail >I mean, you tell me... does this not indicate that there's a low income >clinic in addition to the spay/neuter clinic? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >even that's a little more than I can afford right now ("1/2 down" is >almost twice my monthly grocery budget right now!). Yes, and it says on the CARE Web site that Anti-Cruelty downtown offers low cost veterinary services. Maybe they have stopped doing so. Although most low cost or free vet services mainly mean spay/neuter, there are organizations in Chicago that provide low cost routine vet care, if that's what you need (vaccinations would be routine.) Have you tried the clinic at your nearest Petsmart? Also, you can try calling the Treehouse Foundation (Chicago) and ask them where you could get low cost vet service. I think they provide low cost vaccinations but I'm not sure what else you need. However, they are usually very helpful. Another place to ask would be PAWS. Although they are also mainly a free/low cost spay/neuter clinic, they do offer some other services. See http://www.pawschicago.org/SpayNeuter/sn_main.htm Scroll down to see a list of the services they offer, but note that they have a different rate schedule for these services if not done in conjunction with spay/neuter. They are still probably much cheaper than a regular vet, however. Good luck. ]Have you tried the clinic at your ]nearest Petsmart? I knew Petsmart did grooming and adoptions, but I didn't know they did a clinic as well. I don't recall seeing one at the Petsmart nearest me, but I'll give them a call and see what they say. ]Also, you can try calling the Treehouse Foundation (Chicago) ]and ask them where you could get low cost vet service. I think they provide low ]cost vaccinations but I'm not sure what else you need. I called them first, actually. My cats are Treehouse cats. They said they don't do vaccinations, and when I asked where I could go, they suggested... the Anti-Cruelty Society! :-) Whee! ]Another place to ask would be PAWS. Although they are ]also mainly a free/low cost spay/neuter clinic, they do offer some other ]services. See http://www.pawschicago.org/SpayNeuter/sn_main.htm Thanks. I will check it out, as well as The Anderson Animal Shelter that kaeli pointed out. If it comes to it, I'll pay my regular vet and just not pay my utilities for the month. I don't want to do that (obviously), but that's the dilemma I'm in now. SignatureROT-13 to e-mail >]Have you tried the clinic at your >]nearest Petsmart? > >I knew Petsmart did grooming and adoptions, but I didn't know they did a >clinic as well. I don't recall seeing one at the Petsmart nearest me, >but I'll give them a call and see what they say. You can check the Petsmart Web site store locator, and see which ones in the Chicago area have wellness clinics (they give vaccinations) or veterinary services. So even if the one near you doesn't offer a clinic, you could just go to a one that does. >]Also, you can try calling the Treehouse Foundation (Chicago) >]and ask them where you could get low cost vet service. I think they provide [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Whee! I would call them back and tell them that the Anti Cruelty Society doesn't do that anymore. They should know of other resources. >]Another place to ask would be PAWS. Although they are >]also mainly a free/low cost spay/neuter clinic, they do offer some other >]services. See http://www.pawschicago.org/SpayNeuter/sn_main.htm > >Thanks. I will check it out, as well as The Anderson Animal Shelter >that kaeli pointed out. Try this site: http://www.animalcareleague.org/shelters.shtml It's a list of shelters and animal welfare organizations in the Chicago metro area. Surely someone at one of these can tell you where to get low cost vaccinations. >If it comes to it, I'll pay my regular vet and just not pay my utilities >for the month. I don't want to do that (obviously), but that's the >dilemma I'm in now. Are these indoor cats? Do they need all their vaccinations right now? The only one they really need yearly now is rabies and an FeLV booster if they go outdoors. The other vaccinations are now recommended every three years--but maybe this is the third year for your cats. > ]Another place to ask would be PAWS. Although they are > ]also mainly a free/low cost spay/neuter clinic, they do offer some other [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > for the month. I don't want to do that (obviously), but that's the > dilemma I'm in now. I found these, too. You might want to check them out if you've not had luck. See below. And don't forget to ask the shelters which vets they use, even if they don't offer the services themselves. Many times they have a contract with a local vet who would be a more understanding type and let you make payments instead of insisting on payment up front. ------------------------------------------------------- http://www.blumvet.com/links.cfm Providing Chicago's Pets with the Finest Veterinary Services Since 1952 As a service to our clients, we are pleased to offer CareCredit, the nation's leading client payment program. CareCredit has several payment plans to meet every financing need, including No Interest and low interest options, each with low monthly payments and no upfront costs. It's easy to apply and you'll receive an online decision in seconds. Apply now or ask a staff member for more details. ------------------------------------------------------- Anti-Cruelty Society 147 West Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 Phone: (312) 644-8338 Clinic for pets of people with low income. ------------------------------------------------------- The Anti-Cruelty Society 510 N. LaSalle Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 644-8338 Low Income Clinic The Anti-Cruelty Society also operates a low income clinic for people who may not otherwise be able to afford proper veterinary care. Please call (312) 644-8338 to speak with a clinic receptionist for details on services and qualification criteria. ------------------------------------------------------- On Euclid Avenue (close to Kroger) is the Chevy Chase Small Animal Clinic, a great place to bring your pets when they're sick. They only take cats and dogs, so all of you exotic bird owners are out of luck. "A basic checkup costs about $23," says Madelyn Meatyard, the clinic's receptionist. Perfect for students who love their animals, but are on a budget. ------------------------------------------------------- Signature-- ~kaeli~ Humpty Dumpty was pushed! http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace Do you have a Humane Society in your area? I know the one here does low/cost shots and exams on top of their spay/neuter clinics. I'd also check with local animal rescue groups to see if they have a program as well. SignatureCat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > Anybody in Chicago know of a low-income vet services program? > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > even that's a little more than I can afford right now ("1/2 down" is > almost twice my monthly grocery budget right now!). > Anybody in Chicago know of a low-income vet services program? Veterinary schools often do it for low cost so students get practice. I also found this. Don't know if they're still doing it. [quote] http://www.andersonanimalshelter.com/welcome.html Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic Take advantage of the new service the Shelter is providing ~ low-cost vaccinations for cats and dogs! All of the proceeds of this service benefit the Anderson Animal Shelter. Vaccine Clinics are usually scheduled the second Saturday of every month and always held in the Auditorium room at the shelter between 10am-12noon. Everything from Frontline (flea & tick repellent) to Rabies vaccines are available. No appointments are necessary and service is provided on a first come first serve basis. The next clinic is scheduled for March 13, 2004. If you would like a complete price list please call the Shelter at 847-697-2880 and one can be faxed or mailed to you, or simply stop by to pick one up. Phone hours are 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday and 11am- 4pm on Saturday. [/quote] Signature-- ~kaeli~ If the funeral procession is at night, do folks drive with their lights off? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace Good call on this one Kaeli. I never would have thought of the vet schools. SignatureCat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com >> Anybody in Chicago know of a low-income vet services program? > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > 4pm on Saturday. > [/quote] >Good call on this one Kaeli. I never would have thought of the vet schools. Good idea I supppose if there is a veterinary school close by, but there aren't any in Chicago. Nearest ones are U of I in Urbana or Purdue in Indiana or U of W in Madison. All several hours away. > Anybody in Chicago know of a low-income vet services program? > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > even that's a little more than I can afford right now ("1/2 down" is > almost twice my monthly grocery budget right now!). I don't know where you are in Chicago, but when we lived there we always thought the McCormick St. Animal Hospital was very reasonable in their prices. They're on McCormick (of course :-) just past the Chicago/Evanston border. dragon |
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