October is a special month for those looking to expand their family with a furry friend. It's both National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and National Pit Bull Appreciation Month, and Wake County Animal Center is celebrating with a life-changing offer. This month, any dogs who have been in the shelter for over two weeks will have their adoption fee slashed to just $25, inviting the community to give these animals a much-deserved home.
"When people come to meet our dogs, they’re often surprised by how gentle and affectionate shelter dogs can be," Wake County Commissioner Tara Waters said in a statement obtained by Wake County News, "They’re playful, loyal and endlessly loving. Once a family takes one home, they can’t imagine life without them." Indeed, beyond the financial savings, adopting a shelter dog entails profound experiences that can enrich the lives of both the pet and their new family.
The current roster at the Wake County Animal Center includes 109 dogs, three puppies, 26 cats, and 12 kittens available for adoption, alongside 84 adoptable dogs and cats in foster care. But the benefits of adopting from this center go beyond just numbers. Pets come spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. These are all critical aspects of pet care that potential adopters will have taken care of, saving them hundreds in veterinary costs and ensuring their new companions are starting off on the right paw.
Those ready to adopt are encouraged to visit the shelter's adoption gallery or stop by in person to see the animals between noon and 6 p.m., seven days a week. Located at 820 Beacon Lake Drive in Raleigh, near the intersection of I-440 and New Bern Ave., Wake County Animal Center is a place where love for a pet can be found and shared, not purchased.
For more details on adopting, prospective pet owners can visit Wake County Animal Center's announcement.
