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Cook County Animal and Rabies Control - Free Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics

Hours: Main office Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm; closed Saturday-Sunday. Clinics are seasonal and run through mid-October; dates and locations are posted on the clinic map.

What it is
Lower-cost clinics
Who it helps
Cook County dogs and cats
Where
Cook County, Illinois
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control Partners in Prevention clinics offer free 1-year rabies vaccines and free microchips with no registration fee for Cook County dogs and cats, held with local animal organizations at locations around the county; select locations offer additional free vaccines. The department also handles bite investigations, rabies tags, lost and found pets and services for unincorporated areas.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 10220 South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455

Hours: Main office Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm; closed Saturday-Sunday. Clinics are seasonal and run through mid-October; dates and locations are posted on the clinic map.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Cook County dogs and cats; bring proof of Cook County residency such as a State ID or CityKey. Some clinics are for dogs only.
  • How to get started: Find a clinic date and location on the clinic map and attend; clinics are first-come, first-served unless noted.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control - Free Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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