Help animals find homes at the Wake County Animal Center!

The Wake County Animal Center has reached full capacity once again and urgently needs community support through pet adoptions. Currently, there are hundreds of animals at the center and in foster care, taking up kennels and life-saving space, leaving no room for incoming animals.

To encourage adoptions, the Wake County Animal Center will be waiving all adoption fees to $0 for dogs, cats, and small animals through Monday, July 22, for all animals available for adoption. When you adopt a pet from the Wake County Animal Center, they are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on their annual vaccines, which saves you on veterinary bills.

If you are not able to adopt, there are many other ways to help:

REUNITE - If you know someone whose pet is missing, make sure they are checking the adoption gallery multiple times per day and come check WCAC at least once every other day. As the designated stray-intake facility for the entirety of Wake County, we must have room for incoming animals. Reuniting a lost pet with the family who loves them is another way to help us make space.

FOSTER - We need foster homes! Foster parents help prepare animals for adoption by providing individualized care and socialization for the most needy shelter animals.

Volunteer - We could not exist without the commitment and expertise of each of our volunteers and we're always looking for responsible and enthusiastic animal-lovers to join our group of dedicated and compassionate volunteers.

RESCUE - If you foster with a local rescue partner, please consider opening your home to help us avoid the euthanasia of these beautiful and deserving animals. Encourage your rescue's leadership to save a local life by transferring a dog from WCAC into their care.

DONATE - With over six hundred pets in our care, we're blowing through our supplies at a record pace and are running low on everything. Please consider donating to us via our Amazon Wishlist or by bringing/mailing your donations directly to the Animal Center.

Ready to adopt? Check out our adoption gallery or come by and see the sweet faces for yourself! The shelter is open for adoptions daily from noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week. The Wake County Animal Center is located at 820 Beacon Lake Drive, near the intersection of I-440 and New Bern Ave. in Raleigh.

In case you missed it – WCAC took our adoptable pups DOCK DIVING at Indian Creek K9 Aquatics!

Indian Creek K9 Aquatics graciously offered to let WCAC staff, fosters, and volunteers bring adoption pups for a day of sun and fun in the pool. While some of the dogs preferred to stay on dry land, others (like Yasmine 249213) had an absolute BLAST making her dock diving debut.

Check out her video!

Yasmine 249213 is still available for adoption and ready to join a loving home. If you're interested in giving her a forever home, please visit us at the Wake County Animal Center. Let's make Yasmine's dream of finding a family come true!

Wake County Animal Center urges pet owners to protect animals during summer heat

As temperatures rise, the Wake County Animal Center emphasizes the importance of protecting pets from the heat. Wake County Animal Center suggests several essential measures to ensure pets remain safe and comfortable during hot weather.

The Wake County Animal Center recommends the following tips, summarized by the acronym H.E.A.T.:

H is for Hydration: Always provide cool, fresh water for pets, adding ice cubes to help keep it cool. Ensure pets always have access to fresh water. Encourage them to drink frequently to stay hydrated.
E is for Emergency: Watch for signs such as excessive panting, difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, weakness or collapsing. If these symptoms occur, move the pet to a cooler area immediately and contact a veterinarian.
A is for Asphalt: Hot asphalt can burn sensitive paw pads. Walk pets on grassy or shaded areas and avoid hot surfaces during peak heat hours. Schedule walks and exercise sessions in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler.
T is for Transportation: Never leave pets in parked vehicles, even for a short time. Temperatures inside a car can quickly become life-threatening for pets. Even with windows cracked open, temperatures inside vehicles can rise to dangerous levels within minutes.