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Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center

Cause Area

  • Animals

Location

820 Beacon Lake RoadRaleigh, NC 27610 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Wake County Animal Center is determined to make a difference for the animals and citizens of Wake County through adoption, education, enforcement and community partnership.

Description

The Wake County Animal Center strives to create a humane community for the pets and people that live here. Together, with community partners, we treat and re-home thousands of homeless animals every year.

The Volunteer Program is an integral part of the Wake County Animal Center and it enables us to make a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of lost or homeless animals each year. We could not exist without the commitment and expertise of each of our volunteers and we're always looking for responsible and enthusiastic animal-lovers to join our group of dedicated and compassionate volunteers.

We offer a variety of roles and assignments, so no matter your preference - working with animals, working with people, or working by yourself - you have a way to impact the animals in our care.
Work with animals - walking, cuddling, cleaning, training, enrichment, grooming, taking pictures, writing biographies and more!
Work with people - guiding visitors, showcasing adoptable animals, marketing, fundraising, attending off-site events and more!
Work independently - data entry, housekeeping, laundry and more!

You can volunteer in many different activities or become an expert in one particular role. All it takes is some free time, a little bit of training and a natural desire for helping others!

Reviews

Would you recommend Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center?
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by John P. (November 11, 2011)
Make sure you understand the center's euthanasia policies before you volunteer here. Under the current policy, a cat or dog could be killed for having a simple cold. As of 11/10/2011, they have temporarily put a hold on killing sick dogs while their policies are reviewed but there is no such relief for cats. Do you want to your efforts wasted on an animal just because it has a cold?

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