Pet vaccination clinic for Lake County residents

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 from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 12, at the Fremont Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein.

The clinic will provide 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.

Vaccination costs for spayed/neutered pets are:

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

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

Ÿ Distemper complex only: $10;

Ÿ Microchip: $15.

Vaccination costs pets not spayed/neutered are:

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

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

Ÿ Distemper complex only: $10;

Ÿ Microchip: $15.

Pets will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least 4 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, and impounds stray animals.

For details, contact the Lake County Health Department’s Animal Care and Control facility at (847) 949-9925.