As part of a double celebration for both National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and National Pit Bull Awareness Month, the Wake County Animal Center is waiving all adoption fees for all Pit bull-type dogs throughout October. The community is encouraged to take advantage of this campaign and welcome these lovable dogs into their homes.

“Pit bulls are available for adoption at no cost all month long – don’t miss the chance to bring home a loyal companion,” said Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings. “Pit bulls, like many shelter dogs, are often overlooked, but they’re eager to love and be loved.”

There are 65 American Staffordshire Terriers on the adoption floor and an additional 17 in foster care ready for adoption. When you adopt a pet from the Wake County Animal Center, they are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on their annual vaccines, saving adoptive families on veterinary bills.

For the past few years, the Wake County Animal Center has been almost always overpopulated and operating beyond capacity, with Pit bull-type dogs being the most common breed in need of homes. This ongoing overcrowding puts a strain on resources and staff making it harder to provide the care every animal deserves. With this adoption campaign the staff hopes more pit bulls will find loving, permanent homes while easing the pressure on the shelter.

Ready to adopt? Check out our adoption gallery or come by and see the sweet faces for yourself! The shelter is open for adoptions daily from noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week. It is located at 820 Beacon Lake Drive, near the intersection of I-440 and New Bern Ave. in Raleigh.