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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

We'll also keep you updated on Tobi's adoption status with email updates.
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Tobi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on 256540's adoption status with email updates.
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256540

Domestic Mediumhair

Female
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on 256541's adoption status with email updates.
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256541

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Premo's adoption status with email updates.
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Premo

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rango's adoption status with email updates.
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Rango

Rottweiler

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cynthia's adoption status with email updates.
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Cynthia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sage's adoption status with email updates.
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Sage

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Salt's adoption status with email updates.
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Salt

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Senior
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

Krazy For Paws Animal Rescue

1809 Pinedale Dr,
Raleigh, NC 27603

Humane Society of Granville County

PO Box 385,
Butner, NC 27509

3 Blind Mice Rescue

65 Glen Road, P.O Box 146,
Garner, NC 27529

We'll also keep you updated on Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Sanford, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Georgia's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgia

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 mos
Youngsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Yeti's adoption status with email updates.
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Yeti

Great Pyrenees

Male
Garner, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Beatriz's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatriz

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Holly Springs, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Morrisville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mason's adoption status with email updates.
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Mason

English Pointer/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Youngsville, NC

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