Pet calendar: Low-cost vaccines, spaying and neutering

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Updated: May 9, 2012 10:16AM

March 10

Low-cost pet vaccine clinic: Spay Illinois is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine clinic keep your pet healthy with yearly vaccines and heartworm testing on March 10 at 2011 Essington Road in Joliet. The clinic runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is by appointment. Cash or credit is accepted, but no personal checks will be taken. The clinic is open to everyone; no residency or income restrictions apply. For more information call 1-877-475-7279

Ongoing

Spay and neuter rebate program: February is National Spay/Neuter Month, and residents of Will and Cook counties can have their pets spayed or neutered for a reduced rate in the month of February only. Male and female dogs can be spayed or neutered for $40, and cats can be spayed or neutered for $25. There is a limit of two pets per household, and you must have a current Will or Cook County rabies certificate and tag or purchase the vaccine and tag the day of surgery to participate in the Rebate Program. For more information, call Spay Illinois at  815-472-2300. Spay Illinois is a statewide program that is helping make it easy for people to have their pets spayed or neutered. Spay Illinois runs a toll-free number for the state of Illinois which anyone can call to find low-cost options in their area. For information, call 877-475-7729 or locally 708-301-1300.