Elgin Event To Offer Low-Cost Pet Vaccinations, Microchipping

ELGIN, IL — The City of Elgin is offering low-cost vaccinations and microchipping to pets of Elgin residents at the Fall Pet Health and Safety Event. Dogs and cats are invited to come from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the lower level of the Hemmens Cultural Center at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin.

No appointments are necessary as services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, the city said.

A $50 package includes a rabies vaccine, Kane or Cook County tags and registration, and a booster shot. The booster shot prevents canine distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus and para influenza virus.

The package costs $65 for those Kane County residents with pets older than 1 year and not spayed or neutered.

In addition to the vaccine package, residents may microchip their pets for $35 and get a heartworm test for $25.

This event is for pets of Elgin residents only, the city said. A government issued photo ID is required proving incorporated Elgin residency. The event is cash only and animals must be leashed at all times.

State law requires that dogs and cats over four months of age be vaccinated against rabies.

For more information, contact Matthew Ciesielcyzk, Animal Control Officer, ciesielcyzk_m@cityofelgin.org, 847-289-2668.

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