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Wake County Animal Center

Animal shelter in Raleigh, NC

The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County. We receive all stray, abandoned & surrendered pets in Wake County. We work in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.

Contact
Address
820 Beacon Lake Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
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820 Beacon Lake Drive

Raleigh, NC 27610

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Adoptable pets at Wake County Animal Center

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Wraith

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Sour Dough

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Forrest

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Jason Todd

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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St. Benedict

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Wall-E

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC

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Holly Springs, NC
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Knightdale, NC
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Zebulon, NC
Rolesville, NC
Wake Forest, NC

Additional adoption info

Visit the Wake County Animal Center 820 Beacon Lake Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 to find a pet that best suits you, your home, your family and your lifestyle. Open seven days a week, noon to 6 p.m.

IMPORTANT
Animals are adopted on a first-come, first-served basis. All animals must be met, in person, prior to a deposit being placed on the animal. No deposits will be placed over the phone.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wake County Animal Center

Wags To Riches Rescue

190 Hardwood Drive,
Franklinton, NC 27525

C.A.R.E. For Animals

P.O. Box 46568,
Raleigh, NC 27620

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Grasshopper

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Male, 3 mos
Lillington, NC
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Purrcy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Pittsboro, NC
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Harrison

Plott Hound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Sanford, NC
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Jimmy - Louisiana Litter

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Holly Springs, NC
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Gaia

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
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Domino, a Black and White Pup

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Wilson, NC

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