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Wake County Animal Center


820 Beacon Lake Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610


Directions to this location

animal control map


Driving Directions from Raleigh:

  • From I-440 E/US-64E (Beltline), take Exit 13B labeled "Knightdale Hwy 64E-Business"
  • Travel approximately one mile, turn right onto Corporation Parkway
  • At stop sign, turn right onto Commerce Park Drive
  • Take a left onto Beacon Lake Drive
  • Shelter is the first driveway to the left

Note: Do not turn onto Beacon Lake Drive from US 64 Business, as this road ends prior to reaching the Animal Center, contrary to what many online mapping tools illustrate. The above map is accurate.


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Contact us


919-212-PETS
(7387)


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Adoption Center Hours

Mon. Noon–6 p.m.
Tues. Noon–6 p.m.
Wed. Noon–6 p.m.
Thur. Noon–6 p.m.
Fri. Noon–6 p.m.
Sat. Noon–6 p.m.
Sun. Noon–6 p.m.

View holiday schedule.

Business Hours

During the Center's business hours you may search for a lost pet, turn in an animal and complete adoption paperwork.

Mon. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tues. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wed. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thur. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat. Noon–6 p.m.
Sun. Noon–6 p.m.

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