Lake County offers pet vaccination clinic

A pet vaccination clinic is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 10, at the Fremont Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein.

The clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags.

The clinic is hosted by the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program, in conjunction with the local 4-H club. The health department, in collaboration with various organizations, offers clinics during the warmer months of the year.

In 2011, the off-site vaccination clinics saw the largest number of attendees yet, resulting in 1,943 pets being vaccinated.

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: $60; one-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $65; 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 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.

For a schedule of upcoming pet vaccination clinics, visit: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Health/resources/Pages/AnimalControl.aspx.

For details, call (847) 949-9925.