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A white dog with blue eyes sits on grass, looking up at the camera. The dog has a dark patch around one eye and wears a light pink bandana.

Wake County Animal Center to reopen on March 2 at critical capacity

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Two adopted dogs, Peanut and Purl, cuddled together on a couch.

Double the dogs, double the love: Peanut and Purl find forever home

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Wake County Animal Center launches Sweetheart Adoption Special for foster dogs

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Architectural rendering of a modern animal shelter entrance with a covered porch, large windows, and gray exterior walls.

Wake County approves new animal center design

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black and brown dog

Wake County Animal Center to temporarily close for repairs and maintenance

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Susan holds cat

The volunteer who makes every cat feel seen

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Brown pit bull mix wearing a green knitted scarf with white pom-poms, sitting against a teal background with falling snow.

Give the Gift of Home: Wake County’s first 2026 adoption event

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Christine kneels to connect nose-to-nose with a black-and-white dog in the play yard.

How one volunteer turns playgroups into lifelong bonds

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Brindle dog in a festive red and green collar looking up at the camera

Wake County Animal Center launches “Home for the Holidays” adoption campaign

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A woman sitting outdoors holds a camera while a large gray-and-white dog affectionately licks her face. Another person with a floral tattoo on their arm holds the dog’s leash. The scene takes place in a grassy field with warm, natural light.

Dogs, Cameras, Action! How one volunteer helps shelter dogs shine

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Dog lying on grass with chew toy looks up at camera

Wake County invites residents to adopt senior pets

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Sam, a young boy, speaks to Cheese, an orange tabby cat lying on a beanbag chair.

The story of a cat named Cheese and the toddler who knew best

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Smiling tan and white dog wearing a pink patterned bandana, standing on grass with trees in the background. The dog’s head is tilted slightly, and its tongue is out.

Wake County Animal Center waives adoption fees for Halloween

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cat and dog lying on a couch

Three Perfectly Imperfect Pets, One Happy Family

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dog looks into camera

Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Pit Bull Appreciation Month with Wake County Animal Center

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illustration of bat's head

Wake County urges residents to protect people and pets from rabies

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dog wearing bandana tilts its head

A second chance, a new name and a forever home

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dog with ball in mouth lies on couch

A second chance for Hera, a lifetime of love for Alyssa

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dog looks into camera

Wake County Animal Center is full

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dog lies in auto repair shop

Grease, gears and a grateful pup

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