Wake County Animal Center is launching its Clear the Shelter Extravaganza from July 19 to August 31, during which adoption fees for all pets will be waived. This initiative aims to find homes for pets and reduce overcrowding at the center. Each week of the event will feature different themes with costumes, treats, music, and surprises.
“Clear the Shelter started as a nationwide effort to help shelters reduce overcrowding and find loving homes for pets,” said Susan Evans, chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. “It’s a wonderful way for people to connect with animals and make adoption a joyful experience for everyone involved.”
The center currently cares for 236 dogs, 13 puppies, 62 cats, 229 kittens, three rabbits, and six guinea pigs. The facility recently reached critical capacity after receiving 113 new animals in one week.
To address this issue, adoption fees are being waived while maintaining other adoption policies. All adopted animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before going home. Adoption fees usually range from $15 for senior cats to $95 for dogs.
“This event couldn’t come at a better time, as the shelter is currently full,” said Jennifer Federico, director of Wake County Animal Center. “We’re almost always operating near capacity, but right now only a handful of kennels remain open.”
The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission shelter that never turns away animals. It rehomes thousands of homeless animals each year.
The shelter invites potential adopters to visit their adoption gallery or see the animals in person daily from noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week at its location on Beacon Lake Drive in Raleigh.
