Free & low-cost dog and cat vaccine clinics in Chicago
Upcoming vaccine, microchip and spay/neuter clinics in Chicago. Dog and cat shots — rabies, DHPP, FVRCP — plus microchipping and subsidized spay/neuter, listed with the date, start time and published cost. Free clinics in Chicago fill fast, so check the host's page before you travel.
Listings refresh daily. Last updated 2026-09-03.
Upcoming dog & cat vaccine and microchip clinics in Chicago
- Free Dog Vaccine & Microchip Clinic — 17th District Police Department — 2026-09-10 · 10:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Dog Wellness Fair — CICS Prairie School — 2026-09-12 · 10:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Free Vaccine & Microchip Clinic — 25th District Police Department — 2026-09-12 · 11:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Dog Wellness Fair - Phalanx Family Services — 2026-09-17 · 10:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Free Dog Vaccine & Microchip Clinic — Harrison Park — 2026-09-24 · 10:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Free Dog Vaccine & Microchip Clinic — Bloom Township Food Pantry (Chicago Heights) — 2026-09-26 · 8:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Dog Wellness Fair — Our Lady of Africa — 2026-10-03 · 10:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Free Vaccine & Microchip Clinic — 7th District Police Department — 2026-10-10 · 11:00 AM · Chicago, IL
- Free Dog Vaccine & Microchip Clinic — Canine Therapy Corps — 2026-10-10 · 10:00 AM · Chicago, IL
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.
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Pet vaccine clinic FAQs for Chicago
- Where can I get free dog and cat vaccines in Chicago?
- The clinics listed above are the confirmed upcoming vaccine and microchip dates in Chicago. Beyond those, the local animal-care department, humane society and larger shelters run free or low-cost rabies days for residents throughout the year.
- How much do pet vaccinations cost in Chicago?
- Community clinics in Chicago are usually free or low-cost: about $5–$25 for a rabies shot, $15–$30 for DHPP or FVRCP, and $10–$25 for a microchip. Each listing above shows the cost the host published.
- Do Chicago clinics take walk-ins?
- Many vaccine clinics in Chicago are first-come, first-served and can run out of doses, so arrive early. Spay/neuter and full wellness clinics normally require an appointment — open the listing and check the host's page.
- How do I hear about the next free clinic in Chicago?
- We add new Chicago clinic dates daily as hosts publish them, and you can get an email alert the moment a new clinic near Chicago is listed.