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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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Meet their adoptable pets

820 Beacon Lake Drive

Raleigh, NC 27610

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Wake County Animal Center

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Manx

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on 255759's adoption status with email updates.
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255759

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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

Chasin Tail Rescue Inc

Bailey, NC 27807

Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption

42 Deep River Rd,
Sanford, NC 27330

Snowflake Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 99672,
Raleigh, NC 27624

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Danny - Tiny Terrier Litter's adoption status with email updates.
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Danny - Tiny Terrier Litter

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Holly Springs, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Simba's adoption status with email updates.
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Simba

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mattie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Mattie

Wheaten Terrier

Male, Young
Spring Lake, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Butner, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Hestia ★ SUPER Nova RED Light CRITICAL & Available Now's adoption status with email updates.
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Hestia ★ SUPER Nova RED Light CRITICAL & Available Now

American Pit Bull Terrier/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Nashville, NC

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