Get your pets vaccinated at clinics in Lindenhurst, Vernon Hills

Posted March 29, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by the Lake County Health Department

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program is offering two low-cost pet vaccination clinics in April, with one in Lindenhurst and the other in Vernon Hills.

The first clinic is being held in collaboration with the Lindenhurst Police Department and the second in collaboration with the Vernon Hills Police Department.

On Saturday, April 18, pet owners may bring their pets to the Lindenhurst Municipal Center, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. On Saturday, April 25, pet owners may bring their pets to the Vernon Hills Public Works Building, 490 Greenleaf Drive. Both clinics are from 9 a.m. to noon.

Each clinic is held to provide a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.

Standard vaccine, tag and microchip costs are as follows:

For pets spayed/neutered

• One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20

• One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25

• Distemper complex only: $10

• Microchip: $15

For pets not spayed/neutered

• One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $60

• One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $65

• Distemper complex only: $10

• Microchip: $15

Pets will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least 4 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. Animal wardens are also available to provide free programs to small community groups about animal behavior and wildlife interaction. The Animal Care and Control facility is at 18736 W. Peterson Road, Libertyville.

For details about the clinics, call (847) 377-4700 or visit health.lakecountyil.gov/Population/Pages/Animal-Care-and-Control.aspx.

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