Resources
Listed here are some trusted resources for pet owners and those who may be considering pet ownership:
Lost & Found Dogs:
Low Cost Veterinary Care:
Spay Illinois https://www.spayillinois.org/
PAWS Lurie Clinic http://www.pawschicago.org/our-work/spayneuter/lurie-clinic/
Anti-Cruelty Medical Clinic https://anticruelty.org/clinic
Pet Food Pantries:
Care For Real careforreal.org/services-programs/pet-pantry
Friend Pet Food Pantry friendshippetpantry.org
Irving Park Community Food Pantry irvingparkfoodpantry.com
PAWS Chicago Pet Food Bank pawschicago.org/our-work/crisis-support/crisis-care-program
Red Door Animal Shelter reddoorshelter.org/newsite/programs.html
Tree House Pet Food Pantry reddoorshelter.org/newsite/programs.html
Pet Insurance:
Figo https://figopetinsurance.com/
*Figo is a local Chicago company and proud supporter of Rescue Chicago.
Homeowners/Renters Insurance Without Breed Restrictions:
Farmers http://www.farmers.com/
State Farm www.statefarm.com
USAA www.usaa.com
Owner Support:
Surrender a Pet:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cacc/supp_info/OwnerSurrenderInformation.html
Temporary/Crisis Assistance:
https://anticruelty.org/services-local-resources/society-programs-services/safe-program/
http://www.pawschicago.org/our-work/crisis-support/crisis-care-program/
Trainers:
Rendy Schuchat & Alex Urbanski, Anything is Pawzible https://anythingispawzible.com/
Janice Triptow, Dog Behavior Solutions http://www.dogbehaviorsolutions.net/
Drew Ballantine, Insight Animal Behavior Services https://www.insightfulanimals.com/
Dr. Kelly Ballantine (Veterinary Behaviorist), Insight Animal Behavior Services https://www.insightfulanimals.com/
Report Animal Abuse or Negligence:
311 https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cacc/provdrs/animal_control_andrescue.html
Anti-Cruelty Society https://anticruelty.org/abuse
Recognize & Report Dog Fighting:
https://home.chicagopolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dogfightingtips4public.pdf
Two Week Shut Down (for adopters & fosters):
Introducing Dogs & Cats: