New Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Offered in Beach Park

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, in collaboration with the village of Beach Park, is offering a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. until noon. The clinic will be held at Beach Park Public Works, 40185 Glendale, in Beach Park.

This is the first time Beach Park is hosting a Health Department pet clinic, which provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags.

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

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 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. So far this year, 2,143 pets have received vaccinations or microchips during pet clinics held throughout Lake County. That is up from the 1,943 pets at clinics in 2011.

For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925.