Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Regional Animal Services plans to offer free microchipping services at several locations during the month of May, including this year's Walk for Animals event on Saturday, May 18, at the Sparks Marina.

The following mobile microchipping clinics have been scheduled for May, 2013. Pet owners are asked to bring their dogs properly leashed and their cats in appropriate cat carriers:

Tuesday, May 7, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Scolari's parking lot, 1300 Disc Dr., Sparks

Saturday, May 18, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Walk for Animals, Sparks Marina, Sparks

Tuesday, May 21, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Washoe County Senior Services, 1155 East 9th St., Reno

These mobile microchipping clinics are part of a year-long campaign by Regional Animal Services to provide free microchips for all Washoe County pet owners. Funding for the microchips used in the mobile clinics is provided by Maddie's Fund®.

Through January of 2014, free microchips will also be available from Regional Animal Services located at 2825-A Longley Lane. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

For information about Regional Animal Services' free microchipping campaign, visit WashoeAnimals.com.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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