Instead of choosing between roses or chocolates this Valentine’s Day, why not choose a dog or cat? The Wake County Animal Center is making that choice easy by launching a special Valentine’s adoption discount from Feb. 12 to Feb. 18 – adult dogs are just $25, and adult cats are name-your-price.
Right now, 55 dogs and 20 cats are waiting in the shelter to find their forever homes. Another 35 pets are in foster care ready for adoptions.
“Pets will shower your family with unconditional love," said Maria Cervania, Wake County Commissioner. “The Wake County Animal Center staff knows the pets’ unique personalities and can pair you up with the perfect pet who will become your best friend.”
We’ve also created special Wake County Animal Center Valentine’s Day postcards featuring our animals. You can download them and send them to your Valentine on this special day!
“With so much love and generosity in the air, Valentine’s Day is a delightful time to adopt a new pet,” said Dr. Jennifer Federico, director of the Wake County Animal Center. “These animals need loving homes where they can get all of the attention and affection they deserve.”
Ready to adopt? Check out our adoption gallery and follow Animal Center Social Media channels to find out about available animals for Valentine’s Day Special. Or come by and see the 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 Ave. in Raleigh.
Want to find the best match?
In addition to reducing fees, the Wake County Animal Center makes finding the perfect pet easy. Our staff shares lots of information about each pet’s unique personality and behaviors. Adult pets are a great choice because they have already settled into those traits and personalities, so that helps take the guesswork out of wondering how they’ll fit in with your family or lifestyle.
The foster care families are also amazing sources of information. These dogs and cats spend their days living in a home and interacting in social settings, so their foster parents can share what to expect. The experience living with foster families prepares animals to adjust quickly in their forever homes.
The Wake County Animal Center is the only open admission shelter in Wake County. The Center takes in all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in the county and works in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.
