In 2025, Spay Illinois became Paws for a Cause Vet Care
For 15 years, our dream at the nonprofit, Spay Illinois, had been rooted in creating a community where no family was ever forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to surrender or euthanize their beloved pet due to financial constraints or a lack of accessibility of veterinary care.
Over the years, we witnessed tremendous growth, caring for over 252,000 pets and families. As our organization grew, so did the demand for affordable and comprehensive pet care, highlighting the need for facilities that can provide a full spectrum of veterinary services under one roof.
That’s why we’ve rebranded, reimagined our mission, and moved to a brand new, 16,000 sq ft pet hospital that accommodates new, expanded services, including preventive care, diagnostic services, surgical services, dental care, and an on-site pharmacy.
Our Mission
Paws for a Cause Vet Care’s mission is to keep pets healthy and in their homes for life by providing every family with access to quality, affordable veterinary care.
Our Story
Spay Illinois began in 2009 as a small group of volunteers offering low-cost pet vaccine clinics in several different cities throughout the state. During these initial clinics, Spay Illinois volunteers had the opportunity to meet pet owners from all over and have meaningful conversations about the benefits of preventative veterinary medicine. At that time, they were able to understand the needs of the residents and how best to meet them. That prompted partnerships with practicing veterinarians and other low-cost spay/neuter clinics, through which they began offering transport options to help people access affordable spay and neuter services. In September 2010, Spay Illinois’ first stationary spay/neuter clinic opened in Momence, Illinois. The residents of this resource-desolate area embraced this much-needed option. In a very short time, the clinic began offering full wellness services to pets and families in need. Over three years, Spay Illinois was responsible for almost 14,000 spay and neuter surgeries.
Later in April of 2013, a second stationary facility in Lisle, Illinois was opened, providing even greater access to affordable care for pets and families. The clinic was so successful that in 2018 a surgical center was opened seven doors down and dedicated to spay and neuter. The first clinic became a dedicated Wellness Clinic. In 2023, over 8,941 cats and dogs were spayed and neutered, and a total of 18,696 pets and families received care at the two clinics.
2024
Spay Illinois becomes Paws for a Cause Vet Care and relocates to a 16,000 sqft. facility in Naperville, IL.
2023
Over 8,900 cats and dogs are spayed and neutered, and over 18,600 pets and families receive care at the two Spay Illinois clinics.
2018
Spay Illinois' spay and neuter clinic is so popular a surgical center is opened dedicated solely to spay and neuter. The first clinic becomes a dedicated wellness clinic.
2013
Spay Illinois opens a second stationary facility, providing even greater access to affordable care for pets and families.
2010
Spay Illinois’ first stationary spay and neuter clinic opens. The clinic begins offering full wellness services a short time later.
2009
Spay Illinois begins in 2009 with a small group of volunteers offering low-cost pet vaccine clinics in several different cities throughout the state.