Low-cost pet vaccine clinic offered March 12

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, together with the 4H Club All In Ag, will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until noon. The clinic will be held at the Fremont Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein.

This clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Donations of pet food, litter and supplies will also be accepted to benefit the Pooch Pantry, a pet food and supply source for needy families.

The vaccination costs are as follows:

For Pets Spayed/Neutered

One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20

One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25

Distemper complex only: $10

Microchip: $15

For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered

One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $50

One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $55

Distemper complex only: $10

Microchip: $15

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.

For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925.