21800 Central Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443


Phone: 708-755-7387

21800 Central Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443


Phone: 708-755-7387

"Pets Are Family''

Financial assistance for pets and their owners to afford veterinary care

Families who qualify can access veterinary care for pets in need. One reason pets are surrendered to the shelter is that their families cannot afford the cost of essential veterinary care. The "Pets Are Family" Community Care Fund keeps pets healthy and in their home. 

Apply for Assistance

The Community Care Fund is for families most in need of assistance. To qualify, families show that the household income does not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (click here for income qualifications) or that they receive Disability, Medicaid, WIC, Link Card welcome letter, LIHEAP, TANF, or Unemployment.
Residents of Chicago Heights, IL and Park Forest, IL will be given priority, but families from other areas may apply. 

If you need assistance completing this application, please visit or call the South Suburban Humane Society at 708-755-7387. and press 500 to reach staff member in the Pet Resource Center. A representative can assist you with completing the application.

Your donation saves lives.

Donate to the Pets Are Family: Community Care Fund and help keep families together!
Text SSHSFamily to 41444 to make a donation!