Vets and Pets
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Please note: The Vets and Pets clinic is available to the first 200 cats and dogs and is first come, first served.
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs and the County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control have partnered with Chicago Animal Care and Control for Vets and Pets, a free, one-day rabies and distemper vaccine and microchip clinic for pets belonging to County veterans and service members.
This year, Vets and Pets has expanded to three events across Cook County:
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
General Jones Armory
5200 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Chicago, IL 60615
Click here to download event flyer
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kedzie Armory
1541 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651
Saturday, September 7, 2024
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Richton Park Community Center
4445 Sauk Trail
Richton Park, IL 60471
Veterans and service members can bring up to four pets per household. Please bring one item that proves military status. Accepted documents include DD214 paired with picture ID, veteran ID or common access card. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.