Wake County Animal Services Strategic Plan

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Wake County is developing a Strategic Plan for Wake County Animal Services. This effort will help guide how Animal Services supports people and pets in the years ahead.

This plan will help us:

  • Better understand community needs and challenges
  • Strengthen programs and services
  • Improve the quality of life for the animals in our care

 

The Strategic Plan will outline:

  • Key priorities for Animal Services
  • Recommended goals and action steps
  • A roadmap for the next several years
     

Anticipated Timeline

  • Summer 2025: Project kickoff
  • Fall/Winter 2025–26: Inventory and analysis
  • Spring 2026: Community Pet Needs Survey and listening activities
  • Summer/Fall 2026: Development of proposed priorities
  • Fall/Winter 2026: Public feedback on draft priorities and plan
  • Spring 2027: Plan finalized