4+ hour, 11+ min ago  (399+ words) As kitten season fills shelters with litters of playful cats, the Wake County Animal Center is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year. During National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, the shelter is encouraging the community to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (495+ words) At Wake County Animal Center, love is in full bloom, and so is the creativity behind pet names. As part of the "Blooms and Buddies " "Let Love Grow!" adoption campaign, you might meet your new best friend with a name…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (276+ words) Wake County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Check our Holiday Schedule for more information. The Wake County Animal Center will temporarily close Friday, Jan. 16, through March 2, 2026, for building repairs and…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (470+ words) When you meet Susan Horne Steltenpohl, the first thing you notice is her calm, steady kindness, the kind of presence that makes both people and animals feel instantly at ease. Susan has been a volunteer at the Wake County Animal…...