CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) is gearing up for their 3rd annual Prep Your Pet event, designed to help Mecklenburg County pet owners ensure their pets are ready for the upcoming 4th of July festivities and the summer thunderstorm season.
The 4th of July is a time for barbecues, flag waving, and fireworks displays, but amidst the celebration, it can be a challenging time for pets. Nationwide, more pets go missing during the 4th of July weekend than any other time of the year. Additionally, this period coincides with the peak of thunderstorm activity, which can also distress pets with its loud noises.
On Saturday, June 29, 2024, ACC invites pet owners to bring their furry friends to the Animal Care & Control Adoption Center located at 8315 Byrum Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for a range of free services. These include pet exams with core vaccinations, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, and pet ID tags, while supplies last. Following these services, fee-waived adoptions will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to encourage pet adoptions and expand loving homes for animals in need.
Event Details:
- What: 3rd Annual Prep Your Pet Mega Clinic for Mecklenburg County Residents
- Where: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Adoption Center, 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC
- When: Saturday, June 29, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Complimentary Services Include:
- 1 & 3-year rabies vaccines sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus. (Bring proof of prior rabies vaccine to receive a 3-year) *kittens and puppies must be 4-months old to receive a rabies vaccine.
- HomeAgain Microchips with registration.
- Pet ID Tags.
- Exam and core vaccines (while supplies last) sponsored by Petco Love.
Core Vaccines Offered (Dog): Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv
(Canine Distemper,-Adenovirus Type 2 – Parainfluenza – Parvovirus Vaccine)Core Vaccine Offered (Cat): Nobivac Feline 1-HCP
(Feline Rhinotracheitis – Calici – Panleukopenia Vaccine) - Ensure dogs have a properly fitting collar/harness and cats are in carriers.
- Bring your driver’s license or legal ID and water for you and your pet.
- Lines may be long, so plan accordingly!
Fee-Waived Adoptions: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. adoption fees waived when a donation is made to support shelter programs.
For more information about the Prep Your Pet Mega Clinic, please visit www.charlottenc.gov/ACC or call (704) 336-3627 or email melissa.knicely@cmpd.org
