At Wake County Animal Center, love is in full bloom, and so is the creativity behind pet names. As part of the “Blooms and Buddies — ‘Let Love Grow!’” adoption campaign, you might meet your new best friend with a name that makes you laugh before you even say hello. From Alfie to Crusty Crab, Jewel to Omelette, or even Worcestershire and Honolulu, every pet brings a little extra personality to your day. From April 25 through May 10, every pet at the shelter is available to adopt for just $5.
“Our adoption campaign celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day," said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. "On April 30, during this special day, let’s remind ourselves how important it is to give shelter pets a second chance at a loving home. It’s a meaningful reminder of the joy, companionship and love these animals bring into our lives, and an invitation for the community to help make a difference.”
Currently, the shelter has 68 dogs, five cats and one rabbit available for adoption, along with 40 adoptable dogs, 16 cats, one puppy, one fish and eight rabbits in foster care. When you adopt a pet from the Wake County Animal Center, they are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on their vaccines. This saves adoptive families hundreds of dollars in veterinary costs while giving a pet the gift of a home.
When animals arrive at the shelter without a name, it falls to the Receiving Team to give them one. The team takes the job seriously, but they also have a little fun with it. Some days it’s a food theme. Some days every animal is named after a TV or movie character. Other days, it’s all musicians. The theme depends on the team and their mood that day. That means any given week, the kennels might be home to Prince and Princess, all waiting for someone to call them by their name for good.
Ready to adopt? Check out our adoption gallery or come by and see the pets’ 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 Avenue in Raleigh.
