Cook County Announces Free 2026 Vets and Pets Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics

Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinic on Saturday, May 30

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) and the County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) have partnered with Chicago Animal Care and Control, Magnificent Mutts Rescue and South Suburban Humane Society to host three Vets and Pets clinics throughout the summer. These free rabies vaccine and microchip clinics are planned for dogs belonging to County military veterans, service members and their families. 

The Vets and Pets program supports veterans and service members by ensuring their pets are healthy and protected. This year’s Vets and Pets clinics are scheduled for:  

Saturday, May 30, 2026 
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  
Kedzie Armory - 1551 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60651  
In partnership with Chicago Animal Care and Control 

Saturday, July 18, 2026  
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  
Leyden Township Westdale Park - 3045 Sandra Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60164 
In partnership with Magnificent Mutts Rescue

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026   
8 a.m. to noon  
Bethel Church - 3500 Glenwood Lansing Road, Lansing, IL 60438  
In partnership with South Suburban Humane Society 

The Vets and Pets clinics are available to the first 100 dogs on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring proof of military status, such as a DD214 paired with a picture ID, veteran ID or common access card. Dogs must be on a leash. 

This is the fourth year of the Vets and Pets program. 

View the complete list of all scheduled rabies vaccine and microchip clinics for all Cook County residents, visit ARC’s rabies vaccine and microchip clinics interactive map.