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Pet Tracking Microchips | 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

Voice - Primary Contact Number

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/152/Animal-Care-Control

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

Description

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

Department that provides health services and information for Lake County.