Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Offered in Deerfield Sept. 26
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program is offering a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. The clinic will be held in conjunction with West Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Park District at the Jewett Park Picnic Shelter, 836 Jewett Park Drive, with access from Hazel Avenue off of Waukegan Road. The clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.
Standard vaccine, tag and microchip costs for the vaccination clinic is 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 must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site. 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. In 2014, 11 low-cost pet vaccination clinics were held and 2,557 animals were seen. Animal wardens are available to provide free programs to small community groups about animal behavior and wildlife interaction. The Animal Care and Control facility is located at 18736 West Peterson Road, Libertyville.
For additional information about the clinics, please contact the Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 377-4700 or visit: health.lakecountyil.gov/Population/Pages/Animal-Care-and-Control.aspx#