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Well Animal Checkups | LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Animal Care and Control

18736 West Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

Eligibility
Must be a resident of Lake County for all services. For Spay/Neuter Assistance, clients must meet the household income eligibility requirement and pet must be under five years of age. Limited to one animal per household per year.
Hours
Kennel Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Administrative Hours Monday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM *In case of emergency, warden on call 24 hours via 847-377-4700.
847-377-4700
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Primary Contact Number

Languages
Spanish Interpreter services available
Application process
Call to apply. For Spay/Neuter Assistance, visit www.lakecountyil.gov/3362/SpayNeuter to fill out application. Documents required:
  • For spay and neuter services, residents must provide proof of household income
  • For pet clinic services, must provide proof that pet has been spayed/neutered
Fees
For Pets Spayed/Neutered One year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00 One year rabies vaccination, distemper and Lake County tag: $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, distemper and Lake County tag: $65.00 Distemper complex (only): $10.00 Microchip: $15.00
Service area
Lake County, IL
Provides state-mandated and County services relating to animal control and animal protection. Offers such as: Low cost Spay/Neuter Assistance to qualified pet owners; Low-Cost Pet Rabies Vaccinations through Lake County veterinarians (All dogs and cats 4 months and older in Lake County are required to be vaccinated against rabies and registered.); and Microchips. Also offers a variety of other services, which include:
  • Emergency rescue of injured and sick stray animals
  • Interim shelter and care for stray and unwanted animals and transport to adoption centers
  • Maintain a lost and found pet database
  • Reuniting lost pets with owners
  • Investigations are done regarding nuisance complaints, allegations of animal cruelty or neglect, as well as reports of stray, roaming or injured animals; or dangerous, vicious or biting animals
  • Present educational programs to schools and community and civic groups
For additional Rabies, Tag, How to submit a lost or found pet & Partner Information, please visit the website.
Date of Last Formal Update
07/09/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Providing organization
LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LCHD
Department that provides health services and information for Lake County.