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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Maxx's adoption status with email updates.
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Maxx

Boxer/American Bulldog

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Senior
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on O'Romeo's adoption status with email updates.
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O'Romeo

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Bull Terrier

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

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny Tuna's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny Tuna

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Granville County Animal Shelter

515 New Commerce Drive,
Oxford, NC 27565

Misfitz N Underdogz

PO Box 605,
Goldsboro, NC 27533

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of NC

PO Box 32,
Creedmoor, NC 27522

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Cary, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ragnar's adoption status with email updates.
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Ragnar

Hound (Unknown Type)/Golden Retriever

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Wake Forest, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Snickerdoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickerdoodle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Cary, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Alarm Clock's adoption status with email updates.
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Alarm Clock

Chicken

Male, Adult
Lillington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ada (CL)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ada (CL)

German Shepherd Dog

Female Senior
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Garriet ★ Available NOW - ADOPTION or RESCUE!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Garriet ★ Available NOW - ADOPTION or RESCUE!

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, NC

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