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

18736 West Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

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.
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

Spanish Interpreter services available

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

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

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

What's Here

Animal Control

Providing organization

LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Department that provides health services and information for Lake County.

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