Lake Co. Health Dept. Hosts Microchip Clinics For Pets

From The Lake County Health Dept.: The Lake County Health Department’s Animal Care and Control program is offering its final three low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinics of 2018. These clinics provide a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots, rabies tags, and microchips.

Antioch Township Vaccination Clinic:

• August 11, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Location: Antioch Township Building (1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL).

Grayslake Police Department Vaccination Clinic:

• September 8, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Location: Village of Grayslake Building (10 South Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, IL).

Beach Park Vaccination Clinic:

• October 6, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Location: Milton C. Jensen Public Works Facility (40185 Glendale Avenue, Beach Park, IL).

Standard vaccine, tag and microchip costs for the 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.

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 2017, the Health Department provided nine vaccination clinics, vaccinating a total of 2,339 animals. Animal wardens are available to provide free informational programs to 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/animalcare.

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