What is the adoption process?
We require that you be at least 18 years of age and provide identifications such as a driver’s license. Visa and Mastercard, in addition to cash and checks, are accepted forms of payment. Wake County will not adopt out any cat or dog that has not been spayed or neutered. There are three adoption scenarios listed below. Scenario 1 – The animal is already spayed or neutered. Simply pay the adoption fee and take the animal home on the same day. Scenario 2 – The animal has not been spayed or neutered and is old or well enough for surgery. Put a deposit of $50 on the animal and we will schedule it for surgery. While the surgery slots often fill up quickly, we make every effort to schedule the surgery for within one week from the adoption date. Once the animal has the surgery, you may pay the balance of the adoption fee and take it home. Note: In some cases, the animal may be too small or an illness prevents it from having the surgery. If that occurs, we will offer you the option of 1) refun
