Illinois Code § 225 ILCS 605/3.7

Redemption of stray dogs and cats from animal shelters.
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Any owner, agent, or caretaker wishing to make redemption of a dog or cat held by a shelter under the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 3.6 of this Act may do so by doing the following:
 
 
(1) paying the shelter for the board of the dog or 
 
cat for the period the shelter was in possession of the animal; the daily boarding rate shall not exceed the daily boarding rate of the animal control agency in the jurisdiction in which the shelter is located; and
 
 
(2) paying the shelter for reasonable costs of 
 
veterinary care, if applicable.
 
The shelter has the option to waive any fees or veterinary costs.

cat for the period the shelter was in possession of the animal; the daily boarding rate shall not exceed the daily boarding rate of the animal control agency in the jurisdiction in which the shelter is located; and
veterinary care, if applicable.

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