Health Department Offers Three Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinics in April

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control program is offering three low-cost pet vaccination clinics in April at different locations around Lake County. Each clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.

Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m. to noon, Beach Park Public Works

Animal Care and Control is partnering with Beach Park Public Works for a clinic at the public works building, 40185 N. Glendale Road, Beach Park.

Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. to noon, Lake County Fairgrounds

Animal Care and Control is partnering with the 4-H Club All in Ag for a clinic at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake.

Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. to noon, Vernon Hills Public Works

Animal Care and Control is partnering with the Vernon Hills Police Department for a clinic at the Vernon Hills Public Works Building, 490 Greenleaf Drive, Vernon Hills.

Standard vaccine, tag and microchip costs for the vaccination clinics 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 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.

At each of the three clinics, the 4-H dog spin club, K9 Krew, will provide pet nail trims for $5 donations, which will support local non-profit groups in Lake County.

The Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program tracks pet vaccinations and rabies tags, investigates animal bites and complaints of nuisance and neglect, and impounds stray animals. In 2016, nine low-cost pet vaccination clinics were held that served 2,585 animals. Animal wardens are available to provide free informational 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 Animal Care and Control at: (847) 377-4700 or visit: www.lakecountyil.gov/152/Animal-Care-Control.