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A new Wake County Animal Center is coming and will serve the
county for the next 30 years, according to county officials.
The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the new
design to help increase capacity for dogs and cats by more than 50%.
“This new animal center is something our community truly
needs,” said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. “Our current facility has
served us well for many years, but it can no longer keep up with the growing
demand. This project will allow us to better care for animals and serve Wake
County for decades to come.”
The 54,600-square-foot facility will be built on the
southern tract of Randleigh Farm in eastern Wake County, an area previously operated as a dairy farm by NC State University before being purchased by Wake
County and the City of Raleigh in 2005.
Some features of the new design include fenced outdoor yards
for dogs to run around and socialize with each other and dedicated walking
paths for volunteers and staff to walk the dogs.
According to Wake County officials, the new Animal Center
will include animal adoption, a public veterinary clinic offering targeted
services, foster program offices, and animal surrender and redemption services.
Funding for the new Animal Center will be provided by the
County’s Capital Improvement Program. Construction for the new facility is expected to begin in
spring 2027.
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