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For Immediate Release
Date: April 18, 2019
Contact: Hannah Goering
hgoering@lakecountyil.gov
(847) 377-8099
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Low-Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinics Offered
Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department Animal Care and Control program is offering a series of pet clinics throughout the spring and summer of 2019. 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.
The pet clinics will be offered on select Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon:
- April 20, 4-H Vaccination Clinic, Lake County Fairgrounds (1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake);
- April 27, Lindenhurst Police Department Vaccination Clinic, Lindenhurst Village Hall (2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst);
- May 11, Vernon Hills Police Department Vaccination Clinic, Vernon Hills Public Works Building (490 Greenleaf Drive, Vernon Hills);
- June 15, Grant Township Vaccination Clinic, Grant Township Center (26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside);
- June 29, Zion Vaccination Clinic (Bethel Boulevard & 27th Street, Zion).
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 is required at time of service.
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 2018, the Health Department provided nine vaccination clinics, vaccinating a total of 2427 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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