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Two Low-Cost Pet Clinics Offered in August

Two Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinics Offered in August

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program is offering two low-cost pet vaccination clinics in August. Each clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.

From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 15, Lake County pet owners may bring their pets to the Zion Park District at the corner of Bethel Boulevard and 27th Street for the Zion Vaccination Clinic.

From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 22, Lake County pet owners may bring their pets to the Fox Lake Police Department at 301 S. Route 59 for the Fox Lake Vaccination Clinic.

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. 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 located at 18736 West Peterson Road, Libertyville.

For additional information about the clinics, please contact the Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 377-4700 or visit: http://health.lakecountyil.gov/Population/Pages/Animal-Care-and-Control.aspx#

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