The Wake County Animal Center, located at 820 Beacon Lake Drive, will be temporarily closed to the public from tomorrow through March 2 for building repairs and maintenance. During this period, the shelter will suspend animal adoptions and the intake of new animals, according to the City of Raleigh.
Despite the temporary closure, animal services in Raleigh will continue without interruption. Raleigh Police Department Animal Control will remain fully operational, and several nonprofit organizations will assist by providing shelter and care for animals while the Wake County Animal Center undergoes repairs.
The Wake County Animal Center is encouraging residents to continue supporting animals in need during the closure by adopting or fostering through partner agencies or by browsing available pets online through the Wake County Animal Center Adoption Gallery.
For residents seeking clarification on Raleigh Police Department Animal Control operations, officials noted that while the unit will not respond to calls involving stray domesticated animals, it will continue handling animal bite investigations, enforcing quarantine requirements, and providing assistance in cases where pets need temporary protective custody due to circumstances such as an owner’s arrest, hospitalization, or eviction. Protective custody services may be provided for up to 10 days.
