Special vaccination offer for pet owners 55 and older

Lake County residents ages 55 and older can get low-cost vaccinations for their pets Saturday, June 11.

The Mundelein Senior Center and Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center’s Animal Care and Control Program will offer the special pet vaccination clinic from 9 a.m.-noon at the Senior Center, 1200 Regent Drive.

Donations of pet food, litter and supplies will also be accepted at this clinic to benefit the Pooch Pantry, a pet food and supply source for needy families.

Pets of those 55 and older will receive a free rabies vaccination at the clinic, but purchase of the rabies tag is required at the time of vaccination. Additional vaccines, tags and microchip costs are as follows:

Ÿ For spayed and neutered pets, a one-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag will be $10; $20 for a one-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper shot. Distemper complex only will be $10, with $15 for microchipping.

Ÿ The cost is $50 for a one-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag for pets not spayed or neutered; $60 for the one-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper. The charge will be $15 for distemper complex only and $15 for microchipping.

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 in carriers. Only cash will be accepted. 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.

For details, call (847) 949-9925.