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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.

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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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Raya

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Beansie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Jimmy

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Enzo

Siberian Husky/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Raleigh, NC
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Franklyn

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Raleigh, NC
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Shakka

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC

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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

Dog Repair, Inc

10564 NC Hwy 119 S,
Mebane, NC 27302

Franklin County Animal Control

351 T. Kemp Road,
Louisburg, NC 27549

Petsaver-NC Rescue

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Esco

Siberian Husky/Akita

Male, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
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Sophie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Wake Forest, NC
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Bianca

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Raleigh, NC
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Peppa (Rosarita)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 7 mos
Pittsboro, NC
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Mia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Durham, NC
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Opie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Wake Forest, NC

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