Health Department Offers Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic in Grayslake
A new low-cost pet vaccination clinic season is starting with the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program joining the 4-H in offering a clinic from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 26. The clinic will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 East Peterson Road, in Grayslake.
Each clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. The March 26 clinic is also offering nail trims for a donation of $5 and proceeds benefit the 4-H.
Also new to this clinic in Grayslake will be the availability of Health Department experts who can answer questions and provide information about septic systems and water wells. Water test kits will be available as well as information about the importance of well maintenance and sealing of abandoned wells.
The pet vaccination costs 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.
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. In 2015, the program held 11 off-site vaccination clinics throughout Lake County and saw 2,696 animals with 2,307 dogs and 389 cats. Each year the clinics are held the number of animals seen increases. There were 2,557 in 2014 and 2,420 in 2013.
For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925.