WakeGOV Pets

For Kim Leon, loving animals has always come naturally. Long before she ever walked through the doors of the Wake County Animal Center, she was the kind of person who noticed animals, worried about them and wanted to help. Read the story: wake.gov/news/longtime-…

Longtime foster Kim Leon has spent more than a decade helping Wake County dogs find their way to loving homes. What began as volunteering as a dog walker grew into 11 years of fostering, giving dogs a chance to decompress, heal and adjust to life outside the shelter.

Our Community Pet Needs Survey is now underway, and we want to hear from you. Your input will help us better understand the experiences of residents and pet owners across the county, identify gaps in services and find ways to better support you. wake.gov/petsurvey

Check out the new edition of our Animal Center newsletter and dive into the latest stories, happy tails and behind-the-scenes updates. conta.cc/4sk2CJ5

Wake County is conducting a Community Pet Needs Survey to better understand the experiences and challenges of residents and pet owners across the county. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The survey is open through May 15. wake.gov/petsurvey

Participa en la Encuesta de Necesidades de Mascotas y ayúdanos a mejorar los servicios y recursos para las mascotas y sus familias en el condado de Wake. wake.gov/petsurvey

Wake County is conducting a Community Pet Needs Survey to better understand the experiences of residents and pet owners across our growing community. The survey takes 5–10 minutes and is completely anonymous. It’s open through May 15. Your input matters.

Wake County is conducting a Community Pet Needs Survey to better understand the experiences and challenges of residents and pet owners across the county. Take the survey! wake.gov/departments-go…

Not every adoption starts easy but with patience, love and time, it can turn into a success story 🐾Roxy went from fearful and reactive to confident, loving and thriving with her new family. Learn more: wake.gov/news/strangers…

Check out the new edition of our Animal Center newsletter and dive into the latest stories, happy tails and behind-the-scenes updates. conta.cc/4rc9o3g

After several weeks of renovations, we are officially open again, and our kennels are full of sweet dogs and cats waiting for their forever families. Come meet your new best friend. We can’t wait to see you!

After six weeks of necessary repairs, we’re reopening our doors and creating new opportunities for pets to find their forever families. We are launching the “Our Own Champions” adoption campaign from March 2–22. During this three-week event, dog and cat adoption fees are just $5.

Someone from a blocked number may call claiming Animal Control picked up your lost pet, had them spayed/neutered, and now you owe money. This is a scam.

Not every adoption story starts with a single wagging tail. For Sharleen Young, her husband James and daughter Amelia, it came in pairs. The family adopted two dogs from our Center, Peanut and Purl, and started a lifetime of adventures and snuggles. wake.gov/news/double-do…

Check out the new edition of our Animal Center newsletter and dive into the latest stories, happy tails and behind-the-scenes updates. conta.cc/3O9kIzk

From Feb. 7–15, the Animal Center is offering a Sweetheart Adoption Special for foster pets who are available for adoption and waiting to meet their forever families. Adoption fees are $25 for dogs and $5 for cats over five months of age. wake.gov/news/wake-coun…

The Wake County Board of Commissioners has approved the schematic design for a new Wake County Animal Center, marking a major milestone in a long-planned project to replace the County’s aging animal shelter.wake.gov/news/wake-coun…

Check out the new edition of our Animal Center newsletter and dive into the latest stories, happy tails and behind-the-scenes updates. conta.cc/45RnBdQ

When you meet Susan Horne Steltenpohl, the first thing you notice is her calm, steady kindness, the kind of presence that makes both people and animals feel instantly at ease. More: wake.gov/news/volunteer…

The Wake County Animal Center will temporarily close Friday, Jan. 16, through March 2, 2026, for building repairs and maintenance. The Center will be closed for animal intake and adoptions during this time. More: wake.gov/news/wake-coun…