Low-cost rabies, microchip clinics to help Kane County residents Aug. 13

Are you struggling to find a low cost rabies vaccination clinic for your pet?

Well, struggle no more! Come one, come all, and join Kane County Animal Control for another rabies and microchip clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the facility, 4060 Keslinger Road in Geneva.

The clinics held in June and July were extremely successful, but Kane County Animal Control would like to reach out to those pet lovers in the community who were unable to attend the last two clinics.

Whether you're a dog lover or a cat lover or both, if you live in Kane County, it's important for your furry companion to stay current on their rabies vaccination and registration within the county.

They will offer a one-year rabies vaccines only. It is required that all residents of Kane County purchase a registration tag at the time the vaccine is administered.

No appointment is necessary to take part in the clinics.

It is important, however, that your pet is either on a leash or in a carrier while at the clinic, as well as handled by an adult, 18 years or older. If your pet requires a muzzle, it is the owner's responsibility to provide it and to fit it on the pet prior to arriving at the clinic.

If your pet is neutered or spayed, the cost for the rabies vaccine and registration tag is $20, $35 for non-neutered. Seniors pay only $10 for the vaccine, the tag is free.

Kane County Animal Control is also offering microchipping for $15 during the clinic. Microchipping your pet is one way to bring your pet home if they should ever get lost. Most police departments and vet clinics can scan a pet with a chip scanner. All an owner needs to do is keep the information with the chip company up-to-date.

All forms of payment will be accepted. If paying by credit or debit cards, there is a 2.45-percent additional fee added to the total. All owners must verify their animal has not bitten anyone in the past 10 days.

Visit www.kanecountypets.com.