Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Offered June 11 in North Chicago
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, in partnership with the North Chicago Police Department, is offering a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on June 11 in North Chicago. The clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags. North Chicago residents will be able to register a pet with the city for a $3 fee.
Taking place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 11, the clinic will be held in the back parking lot of the Community Recreational Center, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago. A local groomer will be offering pet nail trims for a $5 donation.
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. In 2015, 11 low-cost pet vaccination clinics were held and 2,696 animals were seen. Animal wardens are 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, near Libertyville.
For additional information about the clinics, please contact the Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 377-4700 or visit: www.lakecountyil.gov/152/Animal-Care-Control.