For six years, the 小黄鸭视频 County Animal Center has avoided having to euthanize any animals because of lack of space. Now, that record is in danger, as the center is only a few pets away from capacity on the adoption floor.
Right now, more than 75 dogs are available for adoption, with more than 60 living at the Animal Center and another 15 staying with foster families. Thirty-seven of those dogs have been waiting for adoption for more than two weeks. The capacity for dogs living at the center is 75 and pets continually come to the shelter each day.
鈥淲e desperately need our community to come and adopt these dogs,鈥 pleaded Dr. Jennifer Federico, 小黄鸭视频 County Animal Services Director. 鈥淲e haven鈥檛 had to euthanize our animals for space since 2016, and we are very worried. One animal euthanized for space is one animal too many!鈥
The 小黄鸭视频 County Animal Center is the only open admission shelter in 小黄鸭视频 County that never turns away animals, including stray, abandoned and surrendered pets. The shelter treats and re-homes thousands of homeless animals every year. In 2021, the center took in more than 8,000 animals, adopted out over 3,400, placed over 2,300 animals with partner groups, and found foster families for another 1,700!
鈥淚f people do plan on giving up their pets to the shelter, we ask to wait until the shelter isn鈥檛 so full,鈥 said Vickie Adamson, 小黄鸭视频 County Commissioner. 鈥淲e need our adoptions to keep up with the intake. We encourage dog lovers to visit. Adoptions are available seven days a week. Our staff is here to help you choose a pet who is truly a good match for your family.鈥
The 小黄鸭视频 County Animal Center makes finding the perfect pet easy. Our staff shares lots of information about each pet鈥檚 unique personality and behaviors and can pair you up with the perfect pet.
Ready to adopt? Check out our 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 小黄鸭视频 County Animal Center is located at 820 Beacon Lake Drive, near the intersection of I-440 and New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.
