Health Dept. offers low-cost pet vaccine clinic in Zion
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Zion Park District, Bethel Boulevard and 27th Street in Zion.
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.
Please note the new fees for pets not spayed/neutered that went into effect after June 1, 2011.
The vaccination costs are as follows:
For Pets Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered (*new fees)
* One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $60.00
* One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $65.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
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, as well as impounds stray animals. In 2010, Animal Care and Control vaccinated more than 1,300 cats and dogs off-site and provided 227 microchips.
For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925.