CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Animal Care & Control will be offering free pet preparedness services Saturday, including rabies vaccinations and microchipping, for Mecklenburg County residents.

The May 13 event, called "PrepareAthon," will be held at the AC&C animal shelter at 8315 Byrum Drive in Charlotte, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Services to be offered include: