Contact Us

If you’re in a hurry, read right below before filling out the “Contact” Form:

FALL 2024 update: At this time TNR surgeries are being booked anywhere from 1 to 2 months out due to the large volume of emergency and TNR calls/emails we are receiving. We ask that you remain patient and please follow protocol - do not trap a cat without a pre-scheduled appointment as it is inhumane to keep a cat in a trap for too long, and during the colder months they will start to lose their winter coat if you keep them indoors for too long waiting for a surgery slot. Please note that during the winter months females will need 1-2 weeks of recovery in a safe location after surgery. If you cannot accommodate the recovery time for females you will need to wait until the weather warms up a bit in Spring to move forward with Trap, Neuter and Return. To get started with the Program fill out our Caretaker Registration Form.

For sooner assistance you can try another TNR Group to see if they have sooner openings: https://www.spayandstay.org/tnr-resources

Spay and Stay serves feral/stray abandoned cats only in Lake County, Illinois. Spay and Stay does not relocate or remove feral cats.

If you have questions or need additional information or assistance, please read our FAQ for guidance. If the FAQ does not provide the information you need you can contact us through email, phone or fax. We can also be found on Facebook. Email is the most efficient way to contact us. You will receive a return email with the details you need so you can reference it easily.

Email: info@spayandstay.org
Call: 847-289-4557
Fax: 847-557-9136

847-548-1980 is no longer in service. Please use the number above to reach the Spay and Stay office

Include your name, phone number and a detailed message.

Allow up to 7 business days for a response. Our resources are limited so we ask for your patience. We care and we do respond to all calls about feral/stray cats. During Holidays or times when there are a large amount of emergencies a response may take longer than 7 days. Email is the fastest way to reach us.

Holiday Closures 

  • Memorial Day Monday

  • July 4th

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day and Friday

  • Christmas Eve/Day

  • New Year’s Eve/Day

Additional closures may arise around these holidays. We ask that you remain patient during these times. If you have an emergency during a holiday or weekend or do not receive an immediate response, please do not wait for Spay and Stay - contact your personal vet or an emergency vet. It is inhumane to allow an animal to suffer for any reason.

Mailing Address

Mailing address: 
Spay and Stay
P.O. Box 145
Grayslake, IL 60030


If you are outside of Lake County please call or email a resource in your County rather than Spay and Stay - we have a list here: https://www.spayandstay.org/tnr-resources