Health Department Offers Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic in Fox Lake

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, in cooperation with the Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Fox Lake Police Department, will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. until noon at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., in Fox Lake.

The clinic is a convenient and affordable way for any Lake County resident to keep pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.

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 (Free for Fox Lake residents courtesy of the police department)

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 (Free for Fox Lake residents courtesy of the police department)

Pets will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be 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 please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925.