Free chips

The county's Animal Services is offering free microchips to all Washoe County pet owners during the next year.

Two clinics have already been held. The next ones are as follows:

• Tuesday, March 5: Cold Springs Park, 3355 White Lake Parkway, noon to 4 p.m.

• Saturday, March 16, 2970 Northtowne Lane (Petco), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 19, 5430 Sun Valley Blvd. (Scolari's), noon to 4 p.m.

Pet parents are asked to bring their dogs properly leashed and their cats in carriers. Schedules for additional clinics over the next year will be listed at www.WashoeCounty.US/animals.