Lake County Health Dept. offers low-cost pet clinics in April

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, will offer two low-cost pet vaccination clinics in April at two different locations.

From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16, a clinic will be held at the Lindenhurst Public Works Building, 2301 Sand Lake Road, in Lindenhurst and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 30, a clinic with the Avon Township Community Foundation, will be offered outside the Round Lake Park District's Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road (at Hart Road and Route 134), in Round Lake.

Each 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 mustbe 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, contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at (847) 949-9925.