Low-Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinics Offered to Lake County Pet Owners
The Lake County Health
Department’s Animal Care and Control program is offering its final three
low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinics of 2018. These clinics provide a
convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up
to date with shots, rabies tags, and microchips.
Antioch Township Vaccination
Clinic:
- August 11, 9:00 a.m. to noon
- Location: Antioch Township Building (1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake
Villa, IL).
Grayslake Police Department
Vaccination Clinic:
- September 8, 9:00 a.m. to noon
- Location: Village of Grayslake Building (10 South Seymour Avenue,
Grayslake, IL).
Beach Park Vaccination Clinic:
- October 6, 9:00 a.m. to noon
- Location: Milton
C. Jensen Public Works Facility (40185 Glendale Avenue, Beach Park, IL).
Standard vaccine, tag and
microchip costs for the 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, and impounds
stray animals. In 2017, the Health Department provided nine vaccination
clinics, vaccinating a total of 2,339 animals. Animal wardens are available to
provide free informational 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/animalcare.
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