Two Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics Offered in October

Two Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinics Offered in October

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program is offering two low-cost pet vaccination clinics in October. The first clinic will take place on October 10 at Beach Park Public Works, 40185 Glendale in Beach Park. The second clinic will take place on October 17 in conjunction with the Grayslake Police Department at 10 South Seymour in Grayslake. Each clinic, scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon, provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags. These are the last pet vaccination clinics offered by the Health Department in 2015.

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 community groups about animal behavior and wildlife interaction. The Animal Care and Control facility is 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#