Kane County Animal Control offers rabies vaccine and microchip clinics
So far, 2017 has proved to be a great year for Kane County Animal Control. Adoptable cats and dogs have found new homes, proving once again that everyone deserves a second chance. The community continues to reach out, donating everything from dog and cat food to paper towels to dollars.
Kane County Animal Control is hoping to keep this positive trend going by offering the final three rabies vaccine and microchip clinics for 2017 in August, September and October.
The clinics will be: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13; and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Animal Control, 4060 Keslinger Road, Geneva.
Only one-year rabies vaccines will be offered. It is required that all Kane County residents purchase a registration tag at the time the vaccine is administered.
No appointment is necessary to take part in the clinics, but make sure your pet is either on a leash or in a carrier while at the clinic, as well as handled by an adult, 18 or older.
All owners must verify their animal has not bitten anyone in the past 10 days. If your pet requires a muzzle, it is the owner's responsibility to provide it and to fit it on the pet prior to arriving at the clinic.
If your pet is neutered or spayed, the cost for the rabies vaccine and registration tag is $20, $35 for non-neutered. Seniors pay $10 for the vaccine, and the tag is free.
Kane County Animal Control also will offer microchipping for $15 during the clinic. Microchipping your pet is one way to bring your pet home if they should ever get lost. Most police departments and vet clinics can scan a pet with a chip scanner. Keeping the information with the microchip company up-to-date is all an owner needs to do.
If paying by credit or debit cards, only MasterCard and Visa are accepted. There is a 2.45 percent additional fee added to the total. Checks and cash also will be accepted as payment.
To learn more, visit www.kanecountypets.com. Follow Kane County Animal Control at www.facebook.com/KaneCountyAnimalControl/ or twitter.com/KCAnimalControl.