Free pet microchipping set for Sept. 19

Carlton County and the city of Cloquet are teaming up with Northern Lakes Rescue to offer a free microchipping clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at Cloquet’s Veterans Park parking lot. The event is free to Carlton County residents and their pets, while supplies last. It is a first-come, first-served event. Proof of residency is required with a valid photo ID.

A post by the Cloquet Police Department stressed that microchipping pets makes it far easier to reunite lost pets with their owners.

Due to Covid-19 concerns, the event will be drive-through only. All pets must be secured, l...