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SPCA of Wake County

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SPCA of Wake County

Our Mission: To transform the lives of pets and people through protection, care, education, and adoption. Saving lives since 1967 🐾
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12/13/2024

Hank update! ❤️ He his in such good spirits in his foster home, and he's clearly enjoying his newfound coziness! The change in his body language between now and when he was tied up in the cold shows so vividly how much better he is feeling now that he is safe and warm. Things are only going to get better from here on out.

We also wanted to give an update that many of you have asked about — we received word that law enforcement has officially brought misdemeanor animal cruelty charges against Hank's former owner, and this is a developing situation.

For those who have asked about donating to help reimburse the $500 Hank's rescuers had to pay to remove him, those rescuers are from Promoting Animal Welfare in NC, and they would certainly appreciate it (their website is pawnc.org).

While we continue taking care of Hank, we know there are more pets out there just like him. As these bitter nights get colder and colder, those pets are going to need help too. To help Hank or the next dog like him, please donate via our website at spcawake.org/donate ❤️

12/11/2024

Hank made some big waves this month after he was discovered shivering, tied to a tree, with all his ribs showing. If he looks familiar to you, you may have seen him on some recent news stories by My Carolina CBS 17. Fortunately, after much discussion and the owner's request of $500, Hank was voluntarily relinquished to our friends at Promoting Animal Welfare in NC where he has spent the past week gobbling down food and water, warming up in a foster home, and beginning his physical rehabilitation.

We've been following Hank's journey closely after seeing the video of him tied to a tree online. And yesterday we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Hank to SPCA Wake, picking up the baton on helping this sweet guy continue to recover and find a loving home in time for the holidays ❤️

Please join us in welcoming this deserving young dog to the SPCA, and in thanking the tireless individuals and advocates in our community who got Hank out of a bad situation, giving him this second chance at a better future. We are always inspired by the dedication of animal lovers in our community who come together to fight for the underdogs and leave no life forgotten.

We will keep you posted with updates to Hank's story — and hopefully soon, his adoption!

12/09/2024

Dear Universe: Thank you for Breezy's ears. We owe you one 🥹💘

12/05/2024

Please welcome our newest hippopotamus, PORK CHOP 🦛 😍 He is 51 lbs. of wrinkles and squish! Pork Chop is just a big ol' wiggle butt who spends half his time belly-up, tail wagging waiting for someone to come rub his belly. So if you need to reach our team today and can't get through, it's because we have all collected in a circle around Pork Chop. Thank you for understanding 🦛

12/04/2024

Only four hours left to have your donation ✨ TRIPLE MATCHED ✨ to help shelter pets in North Carolina! Homeless pets need our help — especially during these cold winter months. We rely on your support to save the lives of animals like Icon, Ivy, Idle, and Isaak, four puppies recently found alone and shivering, covered in fleas, struggling to survive these cold winter nights without food or water. We brought them to safety at SPCA Wake, and now, their sweet little faces are smiling, and their tails are wagging away in their new loving homes ❤️

When the next pets in danger need help, you will be the hero who paved the way for their rescue. Please donate below — or on our website at spcawake.org/donate — by midnight tonight to make sure your contribution has 3x the lifesaving impact. Remember, every $1 you give becomes $3!

This triple match is generously made possible by the estate of Paul H. Watkins, a proud United States Marine and friend to the animals, who leaves a legacy of service and kindness. ❤️

(Every dollar triple matched up to $70,000) ✨

12/03/2024

We are LIVE hanging holiday stockings for shelter pets - and ALL GIFTS ARE TRIPLE MATCHED for ! Come meet some of the pets here at SPCA Wake and join us in making their holidays extra special ❤️

Tap the donate button to make a gift that will be tripled with 3x lifesaving power to help shelter pets 🐾

This incredible match opportunity is generously made possible by the estate of Paul H. Watkins, a proud United States Marine and friend to the animals, who leaves behind a legacy of service and kindness.

The match ends at midnight tonight (up to $70,000)! ✨

12/02/2024

We know teefers can be an important factor when choosing the right pet for adoption. With that in mind, behold Cleetus and Winnie — excellent candidates for the true connoisseurs. 🤓

11/25/2024

261 pets vaccinated/microchipped for $10 or less this weekend at our fifth low-cost Wellness Clinic of the year! We got such great feedback from the families that came out. We are so grateful to be able to offer this service to our community and know that it means so much to these pets and their families ❤️

Thank you to for providing FREE canine & feline distemper vaccines and helping make this clinic possible!

And a special shoutout to our incredible volunteers who came out and donated their time on this chilly Saturday to keep things running smooth as butter and giving so much loving to these pets during their visits 🥰

Our next Wellness Clinic will be in Spring 2025 🌷 Get early notification as soon as registration opens so you can secure your spot by visiting spcawake.org/wellness 🐾

11/21/2024

Aptly named Tank because this 4-month-old puppy is expected to grow as big as 115 lbs. 😳 Anyone out there with an open floor plan and spacious car looking for a new buddy?

11/20/2024

We're so happy to share this Oscar update with you! Grooming, sweaters, TLC, and a lot of love have brought out the best in this sweet little guy. He is like a brand new dog! He's still pretty skinny, and it'll be a slow and steady process to get him fully back to a healthy weight. But in terms of his spirit, Oscar has really done a 180.

The day our staff member found him on the side of the road, she made a comment about his dull eyes having no life left in them. Seeing him now, she cried and said "look, the light is back in his eyes."

Thank you so much for all the love and words of support for Oscar and our team, and thank you to his foster moms for all the love they've given him to help him recover in body and soul. And thank you to everyone who has made a donation to help Oscar and the other pets like him who need our help (don't forget, those donations are being matched all November long, so your gift means 2x as much!)

Oscar is going up for adoption today thanks to everyone who stepped up to help him. If you're interested in learning more, visit our website at spcawake.org/dogs ❤️

11/15/2024

Book your spot now for our next low-cost Wellness Clinic on November 23rd — space is limited! 🐾
- $5 microchips
- $5 rabies vaccines
- FREE DAPP (canine) and FVRCP (feline) vaccines thanks to PetCo Love!
Serving both cats and dogs. There are no residency or income requirements for this clinic. Register now at spcawake.org/wellness ❤️

11/14/2024

One of our staff members spotted this guy running along Capital Blvd at night. He ran and tried to hide, but she was able to scoop him up in a pile of blankets and bring him to safety. We've named him Oscar.

Oscar has no signs of having an owner. No collar, no microchip, no lost pet flyers or missing posts — it seems he has truly been on his own for a long time. But with a little love from human beings, he's not alone anymore.

Oscar is only about 4 years old, even though he doesn't look like it. He's severely underweight with the lowest possible body condition score (1/9). This baby boy has a lot of healing to do.

Please consider making a donation to help toward Oscar's care, and other pets like him who need our help. 🚨 Now through the end of November, every dollar you donate will be MATCHED up to $238,000 — that means a $100 gift becomes $200 to go 2x as far for pets as we enter the colder months 🚨 Click the donate button below or visit our fundraiser at facebook.com/donate/944364620871196 🙏

It breaks our hearts to see pets in pain, but when people step up to help, we can transform that pain into one of the most beautiful things in the world — the unconditional love that comes with pet adoption and rescue ❤️ This unconditional love changes everything. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you do to help.

We will continue to keep you updated as his recovery continues ❤️‍🩹

11/11/2024

Today the SPCA of Wake County raises our paws to gratefully salute and honor the men and women who have bravely served our country. As a small gesture of our immense gratitude, SPCA Wake offers veterans discounted adoption fees and special pet support services all year long. Thank you for your service!

Learn more about SPCA Wake's military & veterans' benefits at spcawake.org/veterans 🐾

Pictured: LtGen Walt Gaskin (USMC, Ret) and rescued hound Emma. We thank LtGen Gaskin for his 39 years of decorated service to our nation and for being a good friend to the pets of SPCA Wake.

11/05/2024

Thank goodness for these passerbys' intuition that there was something funny about this bin sitting at Wooten Park. Taped shut, no air holes. It was their gut feeling that saved the two cats and four kittens inside.

It appears this group is a multi-generational cat family. A mother cat with her grown daughter, and another four small kittens under her belt. We welcomed them to warmth and safety at the SPCA, and made sure their finders knew how grateful we were that they followed their instincts and investigated.

The grown daughter has been so sweet, cuddling and grooming her mom while she cares for her four little ones. These six kitties have been moved to a quiet foster home to decompress after their ordeal.

These situations are upsetting. There's no way around that. Should there have been air holes? Yes. But it's important to look at these things through a lens of compassion. This bin was set out in a conspicuous spot, in a public place. They were nestled in blankets to keep warm. The lid was probably taped shut to keep the cats from escaping and keep predators out.

It's a tough situation out there and we know it. Shelters and rescues are full all over the place, and god knows there are more cats and kittens in our community that than there are homes. While there are certainly other options, we know that the person who set these cats out was trying to help, and may not have known another way. So we ask you to hold that same compassion in your heart when it may be tempting to jump straight to anger or judgment.

At the end of the day, these cats are safe because people truly care. The good Samaritans who found them truly care. Your support of our nonprofit allows us to help because you truly care. We are grateful for what your support allows us to do, and now these six beautiful cats are healthy, purring, warm, and in just the right place to set off into happy futures.

To anyone out there who may be in a tough situation with their animals, please know our Pet Helpline was built for you, and it is completely free. Visit spcawake.org/helpline and our team can help guide you through whatever situation you may be navigating. We are here for you. ❤️

11/04/2024

These three dogs have spent a combined 1,553 days at the shelter — and in the last two weeks, they ALL got adopted!!! Excuse us while our hearts absolutely explode with joy! 😭

We can't express how much we appreciate these three wonderful families for welcoming these dogs we love so much into their homes. Luka, Keenan, and Frogger are so special to us, and seeing them finally start their new lives means everything.

We also want to thank you for supporting us — giving overlooked dogs the chance to find a family and never putting a deadline on their adoption takes a lot of love and care, and it wouldn't be possible if we didn't have you by our sides.

Please enjoy three of our most joyful gotcha day photos of this whole year 🥰❤️❤️❤️

10/31/2024

The newest innovation in trick-or-treating is happening at SPCA Wake 💡 Instead of getting dressed up and going door to door, just get dressed up and then stay in your room. Then let lots of nice people will come DELIVER snacks to you, all day long, while they tell you that you are very cute and very good and the best in the whole world.

Clearly, this is the better way. It really is amazing how much we can learn from animals.

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Raleigh, NC
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Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

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We will wait to come home. All of these guys and girls are available now for adoption at SPCA wake. Check out our website to inquiry

We are LIVE hanging holiday stockings for shelter pets - and ALL GIFTS ARE TRIPLE MATCHED for #GivingTuesday! Come meet some of the pets here at SPCA Wake and join us in making their holidays extra special ❤️ Tap the donate button to make a gift that will be tripled with 3x lifesaving power to help shelter pets 🐾 This incredible match opportunity is generously made possible by the estate of Paul H. Watkins, a proud United States Marine and friend to the animals, who leaves behind a legacy of service and kindness. The match ends at midnight tonight (up to $70,000)! ✨

If you thought your dog couldn’t get any cuter, you might be surprised 😍 SPCA Wake behavior expert Molly Stone-Sapir, CDT, shows you how you can teach your dog to “sit pretty”. We hope you enjoy this little DIY training tutorial as a small token of our gratitude from us to you! (And when you try this with your own dog, be sure to send us pictures & videos! 🥰) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has adopted, donated, volunteered, fostered, and advocated to help pets and people this year. You are the heartbeat of SPCA Wake, and we appreciate everything you do to make our community better for animals and the people that love them ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SPCA Wake 🐾 #dogtraining #dogtricks #sitpretty

Official practice for when they get to run into their future adopters’ arms! Our friends at @zoomiesgym have been generously volunteering their mobile dog treadmill to offer our “unhomed” pups some extra enrichment and exercise to make their shelter stay a little easier. And it goes without saying, the dogs have been loving it! 🏃💨 #runningdog #dogsrunning #treadmillsfordogs #zoomies #animalshelter #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptme

At SPCA Wake County we have several sweet and beautiful cats ready for their forever homes. Please enjoy our cast for #snl #domingo #espresso edition. All our actors are available for adoption: Sapphire (10 years old) Endeavor (2 yo) Paul (1 yo) Teacup (8 yo) Toffee (2 yo) Harold (6 yo) Ollie (2 yo) #animalshelter #availabletoadopt #adopt #cats #unpaidactors

This is Henrietta. She’s actually not picky when it comes to her forever family, she’s just a tall girl so a tall person would aesthetically fit with her 🥰 She was brought to our shelter on November 8th as part of Western North Carolina’s relief effort due to Hurricane Helene. She is super friendly and would love to be someone’s big lapdog! She is available now, so come scoop her up before holiday breaks #shelterpets #animalrescue #raleigh #nc

This is our sweet Jolie. She actually loves people, possibly not cameras! She is a 6 month old domestic shorthair, ready now to be adopted at #spcawake She was surrended to the shelter due to her rambunctious personality at her previous foster. She is full of love #blackcat #availabletoadopt #adopt #adoptdontshop #raleigh #nc

Another one of our residents here at #spcawakecounty would love for you to come spend your Friday with him #defyinggravity Hoka is 1 and a half years old and a bundle of energy. He would prefer a game of tug-of-war and fetch over treats and toys! As you can tell, he loves to jump. There is no trampoline in his room! #animalshelter #husky #rescuepets #raleigh #nc

Come out to #spcawakecounty on this @wickedmovie premiere day and meet our sweet Mirabella! She is going to be #popular #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #sweetdog

Are you ready for some more love in your life? 💕 Delete the apps. These guys are ready to love you exactly as you are. Say hello to your new best friend. #spcawake #animalshelter #animalrescue #puppy #kitten #raleigh #nc #northcarolina #adoptshelterpets

Bianca understood the assignment. All adult dog adoption fees are 50% off starting today! Come meet this good egg and all our other friends at our Pet Adoption Center today 🐾😍 Tap the link in our bio! #tellyourdogisaid #spcawake