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Adoptions needed: Wake animal shelter may be forced to euthanize dogs and cats

The Wake County Animal Center (WCAC) hasn't euthanized animals due to lack of space in six years. Stray and surrendered pets are pushing the shelter over capacity, meaning WCAC may be forced to start euthanizing animals this holiday season. Full story: https://www.wral.com/adoptions-needed... It's been six years since the Wake County Animal Center had to euthanize animals due to lack of space. But the center is afraid it may lose that streak, as stray and surrendered pets are pushing the shelter over capacity. As of Wednesday, there were 87 dogs in the facility and 61 in the non-public rooms. The shelter has run out of space for double-sided enclosures and has been forced to revert to single-sided enclosures. This is problematic because double-sided enclosures are very important to prevent the spread of disease, especially for young animals and those recently admitted to shelters. "We have to stop this sad and disheartening situation," said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. "We can’t do it alone.” Once the shelter runs out of kennels, animals on the adoption floor will be euthanized first. “We are putting these pets at risk and our adoptions and transfers to rescue partners simply are not keeping up with the continual pace of incoming animals,” said Dr. Jennifer Federico, director of the Wake County Animal Center. “Appointments for families who want to give up their animals are booked full for the next month. Allergies, new babies and moving are amongst some of the common reasons that force families to give up their pets, but we really need families to try to plan and re-home their pets themselves. Shelters are full across the country, please don’t enter your pet into this already overwhelmed system.” The shelter was already in the middle its week long "Home for the Holidays" adoption special. Dogs older than six months are just $25 to adopt, and cats are available for a “name your price” discount. Even if you only have a dollar to spare, you can still adopt one of the many cats who are hoping for a second chance at life. The shelter will continue to offer this discount to help prevent euthanizing any of its animals. Subscribe to WRAL:    / wral5   Follow WRAL: Facebook:   / wraltv   Twitter:   / wral   IG:   / wral   About WRAL-TV: WRAL is your Raleigh, North Carolina news source. Check out our videos for the latest news in Raleigh, local sports, Raleigh weather, and more at https://WRAL.com #localnews #northcarolina #pets