Wake County Animal Center
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Hours: Adoption floor: noon-6pm, seven days a week. Animal Services business hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Wake County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Wake County's animal shelter, adopting out dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and more. It is the only facility in Wake County that always accepts animals found within the county, and staff help with lost pets, found strays and rehoming. Owned pets from Wake County residents are accepted by appointment based on space.
How to reach them
Where: 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours: Adoption floor: noon-6pm, seven days a week. Animal Services business hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm.
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit the adoption floor during open hours or call (919) 212-7387. Pet surrenders are by appointment.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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