SPCA of Wake County

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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Pua is an oink.At first you look at her and see a dog. But her vibe is all pig. She toddles like a pig, snarfs up food l...
06/10/2026

Pua is an oink.

At first you look at her and see a dog. But her vibe is all pig. She toddles like a pig, snarfs up food like a pig, and is very, very pig-shaped.

She’s been in a foster home for a while now and it’s taught us a lot about her. She loves car rides, meeting doggy friends, and napping on the couch while you run errands. She been to more events than a prized sow – from bar shows to parades, and she behaved like an angel at all of them. But her favorite thing in the world? Sleeping in bed with you at night ❤️

Pua unfortunately has chronic inflammation of her airway and lungs, which gives her the oinkiest cough you ever did hear. But don’t let that alarm you! She’s not contagious, is doing well, and just needs regular monitoring with a vet to keep an eye on things. Is that too much to ask for the cutest piggy in town? 🐷

If you’re looking for lots of love, and won’t mind the melody of an occasional oink-oink in your house, Pua is your girl. Learn all about her at spcawake.org/dogs

When Dorotha's owner passed away, Dorotha was released outside to fend for herself. She wandered from house to house, co...
06/09/2026

When Dorotha's owner passed away, Dorotha was released outside to fend for herself. She wandered from house to house, confused and discarded, when before she'd been treasured. We can't imagine the depth of her heartbreak, having lost her person and her home all at once 💔

Thankfully, kind neighbors stepped up to provide temporary care until a solution could be found. Now, she's here with us and we're determined to find her a happy life.

Despite being 71 lbs, Dorotha longs to be a lap dog. Nothing makes her happier than climbing next to you on the couch and putting her head in your hands while you watch TV. She's not asking for much – just a comfy place to lay, a full bowl of food, and a gentle family to call her own.

If you can provide the tenderness and love Dorotha deserves, we'd love to hear from you. Head to spcawake.org/dogs to learn more about adopting Dorotha ❤️

We've never seen eyes quite like these before...👀 Nate and Nina are littermates, born with some unique eyes that appear ...
06/05/2026

We've never seen eyes quite like these before...👀

Nate and Nina are littermates, born with some unique eyes that appear to look in all directions at once. We never quite know what they're looking at or what thoughts are running through their heads, which makes them both intimidating and mysterious. Are they hatching a plan for world domination? Looking into another dimension? Or are they just zoned out while "Cotton-Eyed Joe" plays on loop in their heads? We will never know.

Nate and Nina already have pending adoptions (because of course they do, just look at them!) but we felt we would be doing a disservice not to show you these faces. They're living Beanie Babies with googly eyes, and how often do you get to see something THAT cute?!

We hope you enjoy this serotonin boost as we jump into the weekend. Happy Friday!

When Maverick meets new people, he gives them a look that says "Please pet me" 🥺 And then when they pet him? He goes cra...
06/03/2026

When Maverick meets new people, he gives them a look that says "Please pet me" 🥺 And then when they pet him? He goes crazy.

The moment your hands touch Maverick, he goes wide-eyed, flops onto his belly, and rolls around meowing and purring – like a pet to the head is a miracle he can't quite process. He shoves his face into your hands with the force of a bowling ball and then refuses to let you take your hands away. He headbutts your chin and meows in your face for good measure.

Maverick does everything, and we mean EVERYTHING, in his power to make one thing clear: There's never such thing as too much love. Not to Maverick ❤️

If you're looking for an extremely loving cat, we cannot recommend this fella enough. Learn more about Maverick and how to adopt at spcawake.org/cats 🐈

You're looking at a TON of flea/tick prevention we just distributed to animal shelters throughout North Carolina! These ...
06/02/2026

You're looking at a TON of flea/tick prevention we just distributed to animal shelters throughout North Carolina!

These preventatives were generously donated to us by the incredible folks at BISSELL Pet Foundation – and with a note that we are welcome to pay it forward and spread the love. Flea/tick prevention is not a part of many shelters' standard regimen of care – most NC shelters just don't have the resources. So being able to provide so many doses to so many shelters has been incredible.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to Bissell for making this possible. We love partnering together to help protect shelter pets throughout our state. Thank you 🩷

Whoever said snakes aren't cute has clearly never met Glorp 😍 She's a cutie patootie noodle with puppy dog eyes, scales,...
05/31/2026

Whoever said snakes aren't cute has clearly never met Glorp 😍

She's a cutie patootie noodle with puppy dog eyes, scales, and most importantly, a need for a loving home 🩷

Despite her attention-grabbing apperance, Glorp doesn't love when the focus is on her. She wasn't handled very much as an itty bitty baby Glorp, so now human hands make her a little nervous. She'll need an experienced adopter who's comfortable working with her as she continues to come out of her shell. The good news is, she's already making great strides in fostercare and is getting closer to becoming a confident Glorious Glorpy Glorp every day!

Learn more about our pretty snake friend at spcawake.org/smallpets

☤ Our medical team is HIRING! 🐾 Come join an incredible team of people working together to rescue and rehabilitate homel...
05/29/2026

☤ Our medical team is HIRING! 🐾 Come join an incredible team of people working together to rescue and rehabilitate homeless pets with nowhere else to turn. SPCA Wake is NC's largest nonprofit animal rescue organization, where each year, thousands of pets from all across the state receive lifesaving care. You can be the reason sick and injured pets have the opportunity to heal and join loving families.

Our medical team now operates in our beautiful, brand new, state-of-the-art Veterinary Medical Center, which includes two surgery suites, radiology, dental, laboratory, and an expansive surgery prep & intubation bullpen.

Shelter medicine is a vibrant arena for developing hands-on experience with a wide array of medical cases and interventions. You'll work side-by-side with some of the most compassionate veterinary professionals in the state to make real change for both individual animals and the field of animal welfare in North Carolina.

Currently hiring:
🐾 Veterinary Assitants
🐾 Veterinary Support Specialist

SPCA Wake offers competitive pay and benefits, including health, vision, & dental, and generous PTO that grows with longevity. We never euthanize for space and are committed to giving pets the time, care, and treatment they need on the road to adoption.

If you care about helping the most vulnerable animals in our community, we'd love for you to join our team in pursuing our mission to save animal lives, keep families together, and prevent the euthanasia of adoptable pets.

To get more information and apply, visit spcawake.org/careers 🐾

This is Ellie. Ellie is a little too thickums and our medical team has forbidden her from having treats – in the name of...
05/28/2026

This is Ellie. Ellie is a little too thickums and our medical team has forbidden her from having treats – in the name of improving her health and in the hopes she'll become a little less circle shaped. Easy enough right?

Except now Ellie's made it her mission to look at everyone with teddy-bear eyes, pleading for the vital snackies she's been denied. No matter the time of day or what we're doing, there she is. Imploring us to see reason.

Someone with the willpower to say "no more yum yums" needs to come take her from us. Please 🙏 We can't resist these eyes much longer 😭

If you're looking for a girl with a whole lot of junk in her trunk (at least for now), a manipulatively cute face, and an endless desire for belly rubs, we've definitely got you covered. Adopt Ellie at spcawake.org/dogs

WOW. When we called for help, you didn’t just answer – you kicked down the door and showed us more love than we could ha...
05/26/2026

WOW. When we called for help, you didn’t just answer – you kicked down the door and showed us more love than we could have possibly imagined ❤️

Just look at this. We are completely mind-boggled by your outpouring of support. This is going to mean so much to so many pets and families. We are tremendously grateful for everyone who sent donations of food, cash, or other supplies to restock our shelves. Because of you, we can bolster our Pet Food Assistance Program, equip our baby kitten fosters with formula, and help more animals as they journey through the shelter and into loving homes 🎉

We are so lucky and grateful to have a wonderful community like you. We barely have the words – just, thank you.

Attention scruffy dog lovers! We need your help finding a special adopter for Baran 🙏Baran is playful. He's affectionate...
05/23/2026

Attention scruffy dog lovers! We need your help finding a special adopter for Baran 🙏

Baran is playful. He's affectionate. And he gets the cutest zoomies where he'll spin in circles and excitedly bonk you with his b***y.

But he's also very worried and uncertain about the world around him. Loud noises, unknown men, and new places all tend to make him panic. Luckily, we've discovered that toys are the secret to his heart. Any type of toy. Toy = Friendship in the world of Baran.

He just needs a soft bed, a quiet home, and a patient person willing to win him over – one game of fetch at a time 🩷

If you can open your home to a tender-hearted wookie in need, we'd love to introduce you. Learn all about Baran at spcawake.org/dogs 🐾

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200 Petfinder Lane
Raleigh, NC
27603

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Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
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