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For Immediate Release
Date: June 23, 2017
Contact: Hannah Goering
(847) 377-8099
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Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics Offered in June and July
The Lake County Health Department
and Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program is offering low-cost
pet vaccination clinics in June and July at two different locations in Lake
County. Each clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County
residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.
Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Antioch Township Center
Animal Care and Control is
partnering with the Antioch-Lake Villa Township for a clinic at the Antioch
Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road in Lake Villa. The 4-H dog spin club, K9
Krew, will provide pet nail trims for $5 donations, which go to support local non-profit
groups in Lake County
Saturday, July 1, 9 a.m. to noon, Zion Park District
Animal Care and Control is
partnering with the Zion Police Department for a clinic at the Zion Park
District at the corner of Bethel Blvd. and 27th St. in Zion.
Standard vaccine, tag and microchip costs for the
vaccination clinics are as follows:
For Pets Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and
Lake County tag: $20.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag
and distemper: $25.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and
Lake County tag: $60.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag
and distemper: $65.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
Pets will be taken on a
first-come, first-served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at
least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site.
Proof of spay/neuter may be required.
The Health Department's Animal
Care and Control Program tracks pet vaccinations and rabies tags, investigates
animal bites and complaints of nuisance and neglect, as well as impounds stray
animals. In 2016, nine low-cost pet vaccination clinics were held that served 2,585
animals. Animal wardens are available to provide free programs to community groups about animal behavior and wildlife interaction. The Animal
Care and Control facility is located at 18736 West Peterson Road, Libertyville.
For additional information about
the clinics, please contact Animal Care and Control at: (847) 377-4700 or
visit: www.lakecountyil.gov/152/Animal-Care-Control.
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