Free & low-cost dog and cat vaccine clinics near you

Every upcoming free and low-cost pet vaccine clinic we can verify: rabies shots and DHPP for dogs, FVRCP for cats, microchipping, and subsidized spay/neuter days. Listings come from city animal-care departments, humane societies, shelters and mobile vet teams across Chicagoland and other U.S. cities, and each one shows the date, time, city and what it costs. If you are searching for free dog vaccines near me, free cat immunizations near me, or a microchip clinic this weekend, start here.

Listings refresh daily. Last updated 2026-09-09.

Upcoming dog & cat vaccine, microchip and spay/neuter clinics

Vaccine clinics by city

Year-round free & low-cost clinic programs in Chicagoland

  • Cook County Animal & Rabies Control — Partners in Prevention — Free 1-year rabies vaccine and free microchip for dogs and cats belonging to Cook County residents, at rotating suburban and Chicago locations most weekends from spring through fall. Proof of Cook County residency required; first come, first served.
  • Chicago Animal Care & Control — The city shelter runs periodic free rabies and microchip days for Chicago residents, and issues city dog licenses at the same time. Bring photo ID with a Chicago address.
  • PAWS Chicago Lurie Clinic (Little Village) — Year-round low-cost spay/neuter surgery plus vaccines and microchips for dogs and cats, with income-based pricing for qualifying households. Appointment required.
  • The Anti-Cruelty Society (River North) — Low-cost vaccine, microchip and spay/neuter services for Chicagoland pet owners, including walk-in vaccine hours on scheduled days.
  • Tree House Humane Society — community cats & TNR — Spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and ear-tipping for community and feral cats in Chicago through its TNR program, plus low-cost wellness services for owned cats.

TNR & spay/neuter clinics for community cats

More ways to find free pet shots near you

Free & low-cost pet vaccine clinic FAQs

Where can I get free dog vaccines near me?
Start with the clinic list on this page — it only shows clinics with a confirmed upcoming date. Beyond that, your city or county animal-care department, the local humane society and large shelters run free or $5–$25 rabies and DHPP days for residents. In Cook County, the Partners in Prevention program gives a free rabies shot and a free microchip to residents' dogs and cats.
Where can I get free cat vaccines or immunizations near me?
The same shelters and mobile vet teams that vaccinate dogs also run cat vaccination clinics, usually offering rabies and FVRCP. Cats must arrive in a secure carrier. Filter this page to cats, or see our cat vaccine clinic page for cat-only dates near you.
How much do low-cost pet vaccinations cost?
Many community clinics are free for residents. Where there is a fee, rabies shots typically run $5–$25, DHPP or FVRCP $15–$30, a microchip $10–$25 with registration included, and subsidized spay/neuter surgery $25–$150 depending on weight and income eligibility. Each listing shows the cost the host published.
Where can I get my dog vaccinated for free in Chicago?
Cook County Animal & Rabies Control's Partners in Prevention clinics are free for Cook County residents and rotate across Chicago and the suburbs, and Chicago Animal Care & Control runs free rabies and microchip days for city residents. Both require proof of address. Upcoming Chicago dates appear in the list above.
Where do I get free rabies shots for cats?
Shelter and municipal clinics that offer rabies for dogs almost always vaccinate cats too, and TNR clinics vaccinate community cats against rabies at the time of surgery. Rabies vaccination is legally required for cats in most states, and the certificate issued at a community clinic is valid.
Are free pet shots available this weekend?
Often, yes — most community clinics run on Saturdays. The list on this page is sorted by date, so the nearest weekend clinics appear first, and we refresh it daily. You can also get an email the moment a new clinic is added in your city.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
It varies. Pop-up and shelter vaccine clinics are frequently first-come, first-served and can run out of doses, so arriving early matters. Spay/neuter surgery and larger wellness clinics almost always require booking. Open the listing and follow the host's link before you travel.
What should I bring to a pet vaccine clinic?
Photo ID and proof of address if the clinic is residents-only, prior vaccine records (especially the last rabies certificate), a short leash for dogs, a secure carrier for cats, and cash — some mobile clinics cannot take cards.
What shots does my pet actually need?
Core canine vaccines are rabies and DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvo); core feline vaccines are rabies and FVRCP. Puppies and kittens need a series a few weeks apart. Outdoor cats are often offered FeLV, and boarding or daycare usually requires bordetella for dogs.
How often is this clinic list updated?
Daily. We re-check host pages automatically, add newly published dates, and drop clinics that are cancelled, full or past — so what you see reflects the current schedule.