LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Animal Care and Control

Address

18736 West Peterson Road
Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 377-4700

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

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
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 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.

Description:

Provides state-mandated and County services relating to animal control and animal protection, 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.

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.

Languages:

Spanish
Interpreter services available

Program 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

Intake 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

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Primary Contact Number

(847) 377-4700

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

18736 West Peterson Road
Libertyville, IL 60048

Mailing

18736 West Peterson Road
Libertyville, IL 60048

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

December 8, 2023

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