Low-Cost Vet Chicago: 11 Verified Clinics and What They Charge

There are 11 verified low-cost veterinary providers in Chicago, Illinois. Spay/neuter is free at PAWS Chicago's Lurie Clinic if you hold a Medicaid or CountyCare card and live in ZIP 60609, 60621, 60636 or 60637, $70-$190 for a cat, and $110-$450 for a dog. 5 of the 11 publish free services for owners who qualify; 3 take anyone with no income test. Every price, address and eligibility rule below was read from the provider’s own page and last checked on 2026-08-28.

By Vetpriced TeamPublished August 28, 2026Updated August 28, 202616 min read11 sources

Low-cost vet care in Chicago at a glance

Verified providers: 11
Publish at least one price: 10
Offer free care to those who qualify: 5
No income or ZIP test: 3
Spay/neuter: free at PAWS Chicago's Lurie Clinic if you hold a Medicaid or CountyCare card and live in ZIP 60609, 60621, 60636 or 60637, $70-$190 for a cat, and $110-$450 for a dog
Clinic list last verified: 2026-08-28

Eleven organisations run verified low-cost veterinary services in and around Chicago, and most of them price by ZIP code rather than by income alone. PAWS Chicago's Lurie Clinic in Little Village does a dog spay for free if you hold a Medicaid or CountyCare card and live in 60609, 60621, 60636 or 60637, and charges $395 for the same surgery if you live outside its targeted ZIP codes. The Anti-Cruelty Society on West Grand Avenue charges $150 for a dog spay/neuter if you can show a state ID for 60629, 60632 or 60651 and $350 if you cannot. Tree House Humane Society on North Western Avenue is the one clinic here with a flat two-tier list open to anyone: $190 for a cat spay/neuter, or $90 with proof of SNAP, SSDI, WIC or a medical card.

Every low-cost vet clinic in Chicago, with prices and eligibility

Sorted by how they ration care: free-if-you-qualify clinics first, then flat-rate nonprofits, then subsidy programmes attached to full-price hospitals. Prices are the provider’s own published figures, quoted as published.

Low-cost and free veterinary providers in Chicago, IL
Clinic	Services	Published prices	Who qualifies
PAWS Chicago Lurie Clinic 3516 W. 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623 Nonprofit clinic · (773) 521-7729 · Appointment required	Spay/neuter, Vaccines, Microchip, Diagnostics, TNR / community cats	Dog spay/neuter, medical card AND Zone 2 ZIP code: FREE (Includes free Bordetella, DAPPL and rabies vaccines, flea and tick treatment, and microchipping. Zone 2 is 60609, 60621, 60636, 60637.) Cat spay/neuter, medical card AND Zone 2 ZIP code: FREE (Includes free HCP and rabies vaccines, flea and tick treatment, microchipping and dewormer.) Dog spay/neuter, medical card AND Zone 1 ZIP code: $110 (Requires BOTH a Medicaid or CountyCare card and a Zone 1 address.) Cat spay/neuter, medical card AND Zone 1 ZIP code: $70 (Requires BOTH a Medicaid or CountyCare card and a Zone 1 address.) Dog spay/neuter, all targeted ZIP codes: $220 Cat spay/neuter, all targeted ZIP codes: $80 Dog spay/neuter, low-cost general public: $395 Cat spay/neuter, low-cost general public: $150 Pit bull spay/neuter: $70 (Listed as a single rate on the Lurie Clinic pricing table, without a separate general-public column.) Dog spay/neuter, limited-time offer: $25 (Offer ends August 31, 2026. Requires all three: a dog over 40lbs or a pitbull, a Medicaid or CountyCare card, and an address in 60608, 60609, 60612, 60615, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60623, 60624, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60636, 60637, 60643, 60644, 60649, 60651, 60652 or 60653.) Feral cat package: $80 (Includes 3-year rabies vaccine and 1 year tag, microchip, dewormer, Selaectin, HCP vaccine and an ear tip. Pay for 4, get 1 free if scheduled on the same day.) Preanesthetic bloodwork, targeted ZIP codes: $50 (Mandatory for animals 6 years of age or older and for pyometra cases. $100 for the low-cost general public.) Spay for pyometra, targeted ZIP codes: $70 ($250 for the low-cost general public.) 1 Year Rabies Vaccine, targeted ZIP codes: $20 ($33 for the low-cost general public.) Microchip: $20 (Same price in targeted ZIP codes and for the general public; includes prepaid registration.) Appointment deposit: $10 (Non-refundable, applied to the final payment amount. Not refunded for cancelled or rescheduled appointments.)	Income or ZIP restricted. Pricing is tiered on two tests: whether you live in a targeted ZIP code, and whether you have Medicaid or CountyCare. Zone 1 is 60608, 60612, 60615, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60623, 60624, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60643, 60644, 60649, 60651, 60652, 60653. Zone 2 is 60609, 60621, 60636, 60637. To qualify for a card discount, the person whose name is on the front of the card must live in a targeted ZIP code, be present during check-in, and bring a current copy of the card and a picture ID with a matching name and address. Pets must weigh at least two pounds, be at least eight weeks old and pass a checkup with a clinic veterinarian; animals over six years of age need a presurgical blood panel.
PAWS for Life Outreach Chicago, IL Address released when the appointment is booked Nonprofit clinic · (773) 217-9113 · Appointment policy not published	Spay/neuter, Wellness exams, Financial assistance	Spay/neuter and veterinary care through the outreach programme: Low/no-cost (The wording PAWS uses; specific fees are not published on this page.)	Income or ZIP restricted. Limited to the Englewood and Back of the Yards neighbourhoods on Chicago's South Side. PAWS states that pet owners in Englewood and Back of the Yards may call 773-217-9113 for more information.
Anti-Cruelty Public Spay/Neuter Clinic 157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654 Humane society · (312) 644-8338 · Appointment required	Spay/neuter, Vaccines, Microchip, Surgery, TNR / community cats	Cat spay/neuter: $120 (Includes a complimentary microchip.) Feral cat spay/neuter: $60 (Includes spay/neuter, ear tip, distemper, rabies, microchip and Selamectin. The cat must be in a humane trap or services are declined. Maximum three feral appointments per household per day.) Dog spay/neuter, pit bulls only: $150 Dog spay/neuter, residents of 60629, 60632 or 60651: $150 (Proof of address required at the appointment; a state ID or driver's license is required.) Dog spay/neuter, all other dogs: $350 Microchip with a spay or neuter appointment: FREE Rabies vaccine: $25 FVRCP vaccine (cats): $20 DAPP-L vaccine (dogs): $20 Pre-surgical blood panel: $75 (Required for animals 7 years or older.) Cryptorchid neuter: $60 (one testicle) $120 (both testicles) Pregnancy termination: $50 Umbilical hernia repair: $50 Scheduling fee: $50 for dogs and $45 for cats (Non-refundable, applied to the invoice balance at the time of the appointment. Failing to cancel forfeits the deposit.)	Income or ZIP restricted. The $150 dog rate is limited to residents of ZIP code 60629, 60632 or 60651, who must provide proof of address at the appointment; a state ID or driver's license is required. Every other dog is $350. Cats are $120 for anyone, with no ZIP or income test. Members of the public must bring animals at least 3 months old and 3 pounds. Payment is due at drop-off and the clinic accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and cash - not American Express, cheques or CareCredit.
Anti-Cruelty Care Clinic 157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654 Humane society · (312) 644-8338 · Appointment required	Wellness exams, Vaccines, Microchip, Diagnostics, Surgery	Heartworm test: $35 SNAP 4DX test: $50 SNAP FIV / FeLV test: $60 Idexx antigen fecal panel: $40.50 Microchip: $25 Nail trim (under 50 lbs): $15 Nail trim (51 lbs and over): $25 Anal gland expression: $15 Ear cleaning: $15 DAPP vaccine (dogs): $20 DAPP + Leptospirosis vaccine (dogs): $25 Rabies (1-Year) + Cook County Tag: $25 Bordetella vaccine: $25 FVRCP vaccine (cats): $20 FeLV vaccine (cats): $30 Scheduling fee: $40 (Non-refundable, applied to the invoice balance at the time of the appointment.)	Open to anyone. Open to patients from across the region with no income test and no ZIP-code restriction, but appointment only - walk-in appointments will be referred to an appropriate clinic. Rabies vaccination, or proof of a current rabies vaccine, is required for clinic services and must be brought to the appointment.
Anti-Cruelty Pet Resource Center 519 E. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60628 Humane society · (312) 833-2549 · Walk-ins accepted	Financial assistance, Wellness exams	Not published — quoted on request	Income or ZIP restricted. A walk-in support centre for pet owners who need help keeping a pet rather than surrendering it. Same-day transport to Anti-Cruelty's downtown Spay/Neuter and Care Clinics is limited to families residing in Greater Roseland. Pet support aid is described as financial assistance to support access for specialized services.
Anti-Cruelty Pet Wellness Fairs Chicago, IL Address released when the appointment is booked Mobile clinic · (312) 644-8338 · Walk-ins accepted	Vaccines, Wellness exams, Microchip, Spay/neuter	Physical exams: Free Core vaccines: Rabies, DHPP (Distemper) and Leptospirosis: Free Microchipping: Free Sign-up for spay/neuter surgery: Free (Sign-up happens at the fair; the surgery itself is then booked through Anti-Cruelty.)	Open to anyone. No income test and no ZIP requirement, but capacity is hard-capped. Anti-Cruelty brings enough supplies to assist 100 pets; numbers are given out early in the morning, lines begin to form at 8 a.m. and sometimes earlier, and staff begin seeing pets at 10 a.m. Once 100 pets are checked in you are referred to a later fair. Each fair is species-specific - check whether the listing is a dog fair or a cat fair before bringing your pet.
Tree House Veterinary Wellness Center 7225 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 Humane society · (773) 262-4000 · Appointment required	Spay/neuter, Vaccines, Microchip, Diagnostics, TNR / community cats, End-of-life	Cat spay/neuter: $190 ($90 on the accessible tier with proof of government assistance.) Dog spay: $325 ($175 on the accessible tier.) Dog neuter: $310 ($150 on the accessible tier.) Pitbull-type breeds spay/neuter: $140 ($100 on the accessible tier.) Surcharge for dogs over 50lbs: + $45 (+ $25 on the accessible tier.) TNR cat spay/neuter: $60 (One rate for everyone. Includes spay/neuter surgery, pain medications, ear tip, rabies and FVRCP vaccines, microchip and parasite prevention. Appointment only, exclusively for outdoor cats, which must be brought in humane traps covered with a sheet or towel.) Pyometra surgery, cat: $125 ($100 on the accessible tier. Includes IV catheter, bloodwork, fluids and additional surgical medication.) Pyometra surgery, dog: $175 ($125 on the accessible tier.) Umbilical hernia repair: $50 ($40 on the accessible tier.) Cryptorchid neuter: $40-75 (Same range on both tiers; price varies on level of complexity.) 1-year Rabies vaccine, includes tag: $40 ($30 on the accessible tier.) FVRCP vaccine (cats): $30 ($25 on the accessible tier.) Dog core vaccines (DA2PP, DA2PP+L, Leptospirosis): $30 each ($25 each on the accessible tier.) Canine heartworm test: $35 ($20 on the accessible tier.) FeLV/FIV/Heartworm test: $45 ($35 on the accessible tier.) Microchip: $20 ($14 on the accessible tier.) Booking deposit: $20 for vaccine appointments, $50 for spay/neuter appointments (Applied toward the total cost of the service. Not required for TNVR bookings, which are made by phone or email.)	Open to anyone. Open to anyone. The discounted accessible tier requires proof of financial assistance - SNAP, SSDI, WIC or a medical card - shown on arrival with a matching photo ID; Tree House does not retain personal identification or documentation records. Pets can be spayed or neutered from 8 weeks old and must weigh at least two pounds. Pre-operative bloodwork is recommended, and sometimes required, for pets 8 years or older. All pets must be up to date on rabies or receive it at the time of surgery, and must arrive in a carrier (cats) or on an appropriate leash or harness (dogs).
Chicago Animal Care and Control Pet Vaccine Clinics 2741 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 Government / municipal · (312) 747-1406 · Walk-ins accepted	Vaccines, Microchip	Rabies vaccines, DA2PP vaccines and microchips for dogs: FREE (At partnered community clinics only. Available to the first 100 dogs at each clinic.)	Income or ZIP restricted. Open to Cook County residents 18 and over with a valid ID. Available to the first 100 dogs only, with only TWO dogs per household allowed at each clinic. Dogs must be 8 weeks or older and handled by a capable adult (18+). Numbers are distributed from 9:30 a.m.; arriving earlier than 8 a.m. might limit access to the waiting area. Sick pets, including dogs showing respiratory issues, cannot be serviced. Leashes must be no longer than 6 ft and retractable leashes are not permitted; cats and small animals need a carrier.
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control 10220 South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455 Government / municipal · (708) 974-6140 · Walk-ins accepted	Vaccines, Microchip, Spay/neuter	1-year rabies vaccine and microchip at Partners in Prevention clinics: Free (Clinics for cats and dogs run through mid-October. Select locations have additional free vaccines available. Microchips are administered for free at all clinics and there is no registration fee.) Spay or neuter at a participating Cook County veterinarian: $40 off (February only, under the department's Spay and Neuter Program. Residents receive a $20 discount if the veterinarian charges less than $40, and no discount if the veterinarian charges less than $20.)	Income or ZIP restricted. Cook County residency is the test, not income. For the February spay/neuter discount the pet owner must live in Cook County and should confirm that their veterinarian offers the discount before making an appointment; no coupon is required, and the two pet per household limit has been removed. The free rabies and microchip clinics operate on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted, and some are available to dogs only as noted in each clinic description and flyer.
Animal Welfare League Clinic 10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Nonprofit clinic · (708) 636-8586 · Walk-ins accepted	Wellness exams, Vaccines, Microchip, Surgery, Dental, Urgent care	AVID ID microchip during the Doggy Drive Thru Vaccination Clinic: $18 (Drive-thru clinics run Wednesdays and Saturdays. The separate Drive Through Clinic page lists this as $19.99 - the site is inconsistent, so confirm before paying.) AVID ID microchip at any other time: $38 Enhanced Care vaccination package (1 year Rabies, DHLPP/DHPP, Bordatella): $50 Package (Published on the Drive Through Clinic page. Available only during drive-through hours, not during regular vet clinic hours. Dogs only, no cats, and no dogs under 1 year of age.) Heartworm test at the drive-through clinic: $28.50 CIV (Flu) shot at the drive-through clinic: $32 (Additional charge of $32 for the booster.)	Income or ZIP restricted. Not a free clinic. A discounted office visit is offered to people on state assistance programmes who bring photo identification. Otherwise the clinic runs first-come, first-served with no appointments, and you must be signed in at least one hour prior to closing. Payment is due at time of service by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Discover. No payment plans and no CareCredit.
Animal Care League Community Clinic 1011 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Nonprofit clinic · (708) 848-8155 · Appointment required	Spay/neuter, Vaccines, Microchip, Diagnostics	Cat spay/neuter: $150 Dog spay/neuter: $450 (Call to see if you qualify for free or reduced pricing. Without proof of financial need, dog spay/neuter surgery is $450.) Microchip: $20 Rabies vaccine (1yr): $20 Distemper vaccine: $20 Bordetella vaccine: $15 Combo test (FIV/FeLV): $30 Heartworm test: $20	Income or ZIP restricted. Free or reduced dog spay/neuter is available if you live in a qualifying ZIP code - 60644, 60804 or 60160 - or can provide proof of financial need. Those appointments must be booked by phone on 708-628-3406; all other appointments are booked online. Pets must be 8 weeks old and up and weigh at least two pounds; dogs over 100 pounds cannot be done because of cage space; pets 8 years or older require pre-surgical bloodwork; and the clinic cannot neuter dogs with cryptorchidism.

Clinic list last verified 2026-08-28. Prices and eligibility rules change without notice — confirm with the clinic before you travel. Every row links to the page it was taken from.

What is specific to Chicago

Chicago's cheapest surgery is decided by your ZIP code, not your income. PAWS Chicago runs two zones: with a Medicaid or CountyCare card and a Zone 2 address (60609, 60621, 60636, 60637) spay/neuter is free; with the same card and a Zone 1 address it is $110 for a dog and $70 for a cat; in a targeted ZIP without a card it is $220 and $80; everywhere else it is $395 and $150. The card must be in the name of the person standing at check-in, with a photo ID whose name and address match.
The Anti-Cruelty Society's dog rate swings $200 on address alone: $150 for residents of 60629, 60632 or 60651 who bring a state ID or driver's licence proving it, $350 for every other Chicago ZIP. Pit-bull-type dogs get the $150 rate regardless of address, and cats are a flat $120 for anyone.
Free care in Chicago is capacity-capped rather than means-tested. The Chicago Animal Care and Control and Cook County free dog vaccine-and-microchip clinics take the first 100 dogs, hand out numbers at 9:30 a.m., allow two dogs per household and cannot accommodate cats at all. Anti-Cruelty's Wellness Fairs also stop at 100 pets, with lines forming at 8 a.m. or earlier, and each fair is either a dog fair or a cat fair.
The South Side has no full low-cost surgical clinic on this list. Anti-Cruelty opened a Pet Resource Center at 519 E. 103rd Street in Greater Roseland in summer 2026, but it is a walk-in support centre, not an operating theatre: its answer to a family that needs surgery is same-day transport to the downtown clinics, and only for Greater Roseland residents.
Spay Illinois, for years the region's low-cost fallback, now trades as Paws for a Cause Vet Care and operates from one clinic at 1620 Bond St in Naperville, well outside the city. The nearest usable suburban options are Animal Care League in Oak Park, whose free or reduced dog spay/neuter list includes the Chicago ZIP 60644, and Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge - whose own Chicago building at 6224 South Wabash Avenue is intake and stray-viewing only, with no clinic.

How low-cost vet clinics decide who they will treat

Low-cost veterinary care in the US is rationed two ways: by proof and by queue. Free clinics ask you to prove you qualify. Flat-rate clinics charge everyone the same reduced price and ration by how far out the calendar is booked.

Proof of public assistance, not a means test

Most free clinics do not ask for pay stubs. They ask to see a card: Medicaid, SNAP or WIC, SSI, SSDI, TANF, public-housing tenancy, or a state EBT card. If you hold one of those, you are in. If you are poor but enrolled in none of them, you are usually out — which is the single most common reason applicants get turned away.

ZIP-code gating

Clinics funded to serve a specific neighborhood check your address before your income. Living one block outside the boundary disqualifies you regardless of what you earn. Check the ZIP list before you book anything.

What free clinics actually do

The free tier is overwhelmingly spay/neuter, core vaccines and microchipping. Sick-animal care, dentistry, imaging and surgery are far scarcer, usually run by a nonprofit hospital or a subsidy fund attached to a full-price hospital rather than by a free clinic.

Appointments, waitlists and lotteries

Walk-in low-cost care barely exists. Expect appointment-only booking, prepayment, and in the case of mobile clinics a same-day waitlist that opens early in the morning and fills within minutes. Signing up is not the same as having a slot.

What the same procedure costs at a full-price clinic

A low-cost price is only a bargain if you know the alternative. Our cost research covers the same procedures at ordinary US practices — see what a dog spay or neuter costs, what a cat spay or neuter costs, what a dog dental cleaning costs and what a rabies shot costs.

Clinic-by-clinic detail

PAWS Chicago Lurie Clinic

Nonprofit clinic · Run by PAWS Chicago · 3516 W. 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 521-7729

Hours: By appointment only, Monday to Friday 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dog check-in 6:45-7:45 a.m. with pick-up at 3 p.m.; cat check-in 8:00-9:00 a.m. with pick-up at 4 p.m.

Who qualifies: Pricing is tiered on two tests: whether you live in a targeted ZIP code, and whether you have Medicaid or CountyCare. Zone 1 is 60608, 60612, 60615, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60623, 60624, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60643, 60644, 60649, 60651, 60652, 60653. Zone 2 is 60609, 60621, 60636, 60637. To qualify for a card discount, the person whose name is on the front of the card must live in a targeted ZIP code, be present during check-in, and bring a current copy of the card and a picture ID with a matching name and address. Pets must weigh at least two pounds, be at least eight weeks old and pass a checkup with a clinic veterinarian; animals over six years of age need a presurgical blood panel.

Serves ZIP codes: 60608, 60609, 60612, 60615, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60623, 60624, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60636, 60637, 60643, 60644, 60649, 60651, 60652, 60653

The clinic will not operate on Bulldogs (English, British or French) or Pugs, and reserves the right to decline mixed breeds showing brachycephalic traits. New appointment times are released daily, Monday to Friday, at 10 a.m. Expect a wait of at least 40 minutes at check-in. Feral cat appointments and trap rental (2 traps maximum, $85 deposit, pick-up Monday-Friday 10-11:30 a.m.) are arranged by email, not online, with a maximum of 5 ferals per person per day. PAWS also runs a free Community Cats TNR programme, including transportation, in 60609, 60617, 60621, 60623, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60636 and 60637 - call 773-475-9410.

Verified 2026-08-28 from pawschicago.org.

PAWS for Life Outreach

Nonprofit clinic · Run by PAWS Chicago · Chicago, IL · (773) 217-9113

Who qualifies: Limited to the Englewood and Back of the Yards neighbourhoods on Chicago's South Side. PAWS states that pet owners in Englewood and Back of the Yards may call 773-217-9113 for more information.

Serves ZIP codes: Englewood, Back of the Yards

No street address is published because this is a door-to-door canvassing programme rather than a building: staff and volunteers work the two neighbourhoods six days a week, explicitly to remove barriers to spay/neuter like transportation. Resources offered include a pet-food pantry, pet training advice and veterinary care. PAWS reports that 91% of the pets its outreach team meets are not spayed or neutered, and that 83% of those end up spayed or neutered through its low/no-cost offerings.

Verified 2026-08-28 from pawschicago.org.

Anti-Cruelty Public Spay/Neuter Clinic

Humane society · Run by The Anti-Cruelty Society · 157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654 · (312) 644-8338

Hours: Drop-off: dogs 7:30-8 a.m., cats 8-8:30 a.m. Pick-up 3:30-4:30 p.m. the same day; the clinic closes at 4:30 p.m.

Who qualifies: The $150 dog rate is limited to residents of ZIP code 60629, 60632 or 60651, who must provide proof of address at the appointment; a state ID or driver's license is required. Every other dog is $350. Cats are $120 for anyone, with no ZIP or income test. Members of the public must bring animals at least 3 months old and 3 pounds. Payment is due at drop-off and the clinic accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and cash - not American Express, cheques or CareCredit.

Serves ZIP codes: 60629, 60632, 60651

Appointments are only available up to 45 days in advance. There is no waiting list, no cancellation list, and appointments are not taken over the phone. Late arrivals may be declined services and the clinic reserves the right to charge an additional $40 fee for early or late arrival. All dogs and cats receive a small green tattoo. Booking a family cat under the feral rate results in service being denied on arrival.

Verified 2026-08-28 from anticruelty.org.

Anti-Cruelty Care Clinic

Humane society · Run by The Anti-Cruelty Society · 157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654 · (312) 644-8338

Hours: Monday to Friday by appointment only. Customer service is reachable daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 312-644-8338, dial 6.

Who qualifies: Open to patients from across the region with no income test and no ZIP-code restriction, but appointment only - walk-in appointments will be referred to an appropriate clinic. Rabies vaccination, or proof of a current rabies vaccine, is required for clinic services and must be brought to the appointment.

Primary care and routine surgical services only. Anti-Cruelty states it is unable to treat emergency illnesses and refers to MedVet Chicago (3305 N. California Ave., 773-281-7110), Veterinary Emergency Group Lincoln Park (755 W. North Ave., 312-757-5444) and VEG South Loop (1114 S. Clinton St., Unit B, 872-710-5226), all open 24 hours. The clinic operates from the lower level of the Grand Avenue building.

Verified 2026-08-28 from anticruelty.org.

Anti-Cruelty Pet Resource Center

Humane society · Run by The Anti-Cruelty Society · 519 E. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60628 · (312) 833-2549

Hours: Walk-in hours Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Who qualifies: A walk-in support centre for pet owners who need help keeping a pet rather than surrendering it. Same-day transport to Anti-Cruelty's downtown Spay/Neuter and Care Clinics is limited to families residing in Greater Roseland. Pet support aid is described as financial assistance to support access for specialized services.

Serves ZIP codes: Greater Roseland

Launched in summer 2026 in the Greater Roseland neighbourhood. This is not a clinic - no surgery or vaccination happens on site. What it does provide is pet food, litter, leashes and other supplies, pet care counselling, help navigating affordable veterinary services, financial assistance for specialised services, and the transport link to the downtown clinics. The ZIP code comes from Anti-Cruelty's own wellness-fair listing for this address.

Verified 2026-08-28 from anticruelty.org.

Anti-Cruelty Pet Wellness Fairs

Mobile clinic · Run by The Anti-Cruelty Society · Chicago, IL · (312) 644-8338

Who qualifies: No income test and no ZIP requirement, but capacity is hard-capped. Anti-Cruelty brings enough supplies to assist 100 pets; numbers are given out early in the morning, lines begin to form at 8 a.m. and sometimes earlier, and staff begin seeing pets at 10 a.m. Once 100 pets are checked in you are referred to a later fair. Each fair is species-specific - check whether the listing is a dog fair or a cat fair before bringing your pet.

No fixed address: the Care Clinic team travels to a different host site for each fair, so the location changes with the date. Chicago dates published for 2026 include CICS Prairie School, 11530 S Prairie Ave (12 September, dogs); Phalanx Family Services, 837 W 119th St (17 September, dogs); Our Lady of Africa, 607 E Oakwood Blvd (3 October, dogs); and Canine Therapy Corps, 3918 W Fullerton Ave (10 October, dogs). Many events involve waiting outside and some are entirely outdoors - bring a lawn chair and water. Dogs must be leashed; cats must be secured in a carrier.

Verified 2026-08-28 from anticruelty.org.

Tree House Veterinary Wellness Center

Humane society · Run by Tree House Humane Society · 7225 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 · (773) 262-4000

Hours: Surgery days Tuesday to Friday. Drop-off: dogs from 7:45 a.m., cats and TNVR from 8:00 a.m. Pick-up: dogs from 3:30 p.m., cats from 5:00 p.m., TNVR from 5:30 p.m.

Who qualifies: Open to anyone. The discounted accessible tier requires proof of financial assistance - SNAP, SSDI, WIC or a medical card - shown on arrival with a matching photo ID; Tree House does not retain personal identification or documentation records. Pets can be spayed or neutered from 8 weeks old and must weigh at least two pounds. Pre-operative bloodwork is recommended, and sometimes required, for pets 8 years or older. All pets must be up to date on rabies or receive it at the time of surgery, and must arrive in a carrier (cats) or on an appropriate leash or harness (dogs).

A wellness facility, not a full-service veterinary practice: spay/neuter, vaccinations and testing only, and Tree House explicitly asks clients to build a relationship with a private veterinarian for anything else. Prices here come from the clinic's published price list PDF (VWC-Pricing_Final_English_1.23.25.pdf), linked from this page in English and Spanish. Bookings and TNVR scheduling go through Client Service Coordinators on 872-302-4671. If the online deposit is a barrier to care, the clinic asks you to call rather than skip the appointment.

Verified 2026-08-28 from treehouseanimals.org.

Chicago Animal Care and Control Pet Vaccine Clinics

Government / municipal · Run by City of Chicago · 2741 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · (312) 747-1406

Who qualifies: Open to Cook County residents 18 and over with a valid ID. Available to the first 100 dogs only, with only TWO dogs per household allowed at each clinic. Dogs must be 8 weeks or older and handled by a capable adult (18+). Numbers are distributed from 9:30 a.m.; arriving earlier than 8 a.m. might limit access to the waiting area. Sick pets, including dogs showing respiratory issues, cannot be serviced. Leashes must be no longer than 6 ft and retractable leashes are not permitted; cats and small animals need a carrier.

Dogs only. CACC states it is unable to accommodate cats at these clinics and points cat owners to the Cook County website for other free or low cost vaccine clinics. The clinics are run in partnership with Cook County Animal and Rabies Control at community sites around the city, and the dates and locations are published on the Cook County website rather than this one - the South Western Avenue address is CACC's own facility. Vaccines are granted through Petco Love.

Verified 2026-08-28 from chicago.gov.

Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control

Government / municipal · Run by Cook County Government · 10220 South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455 · (708) 974-6140

Hours: Main office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Who qualifies: Cook County residency is the test, not income. For the February spay/neuter discount the pet owner must live in Cook County and should confirm that their veterinarian offers the discount before making an appointment; no coupon is required, and the two pet per household limit has been removed. The free rabies and microchip clinics operate on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted, and some are available to dogs only as noted in each clinic description and flyer.

This is a county programme rather than a walk-in clinic - the Bridgeview address is the department's main office, and the clinics themselves are hosted with local animal organisations across the county, including in Chicago with Chicago Animal Care and Control. Free microchips are available to County pets whether or not a rabies vaccine is administered, and staff help complete the registration forms on the spot.

Verified 2026-08-28 from cookcountyil.gov.

Animal Welfare League Clinic

Nonprofit clinic · 10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · (708) 636-8586

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday drive-through shot clinic 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Who qualifies: Not a free clinic. A discounted office visit is offered to people on state assistance programmes who bring photo identification. Otherwise the clinic runs first-come, first-served with no appointments, and you must be signed in at least one hour prior to closing. Payment is due at time of service by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Discover. No payment plans and no CareCredit.

Chicago Ridge is outside Chicago city limits. AWL's Chicago building at 6224 South Wabash Avenue is strictly for intake of stray and relinquished animals - there is no clinic and no adoptions there. Because of client volume the clinic has the right to stop accepting patients at any point in the day regardless of the posted hours, and the clinic FAQ gives conflicting hours in two places, so call before travelling. Triage is available for emergencies at additional cost. AWL says it has no bully-breed-specific programme because it is already a low-cost clinic.

Verified 2026-08-28 from animalwelfareleague.com.

Animal Care League Community Clinic

Nonprofit clinic · 1011 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 · (708) 848-8155

Hours: By appointment only. Vaccine clinics start at 8 a.m. and are first come, first served even if you booked a time slot.

Who qualifies: Free or reduced dog spay/neuter is available if you live in a qualifying ZIP code - 60644, 60804 or 60160 - or can provide proof of financial need. Those appointments must be booked by phone on 708-628-3406; all other appointments are booked online. Pets must be 8 weeks old and up and weigh at least two pounds; dogs over 100 pounds cannot be done because of cage space; pets 8 years or older require pre-surgical bloodwork; and the clinic cannot neuter dogs with cryptorchidism.

Serves ZIP codes: 60644, 60804, 60160

Oak Park is outside city limits, but 60644 - one of the three ZIP codes that qualify for free or reduced dog spay/neuter here - is a Chicago ZIP code, and one of PAWS Chicago's targeted ZIP codes as well. Eighteen dog types are excluded because they need different surgical protocols: American Bullies, American Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Brussels Griffons, Bull Terriers, Bullmastiffs, Deer Hounds, Dobermans, Elk/Sight Hounds, English/Old English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chins, Pekingese, Pugs and Wolf Hybrids. Exotic and some purebred cats are also excluded. This is a cashless clinic and Discover cards are not accepted. For vaccine clinics, line up outside 1009 Garfield.

Verified 2026-08-28 from animalcareleague.org.

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