SPCA Coverage

SPCA Wake launches 'Dogs in Duckie Pajamas' promotion to increase adoptions

SPCA Wake hopes the pajama-themed adoption promotion will help dogs find homes and open up more room.

WRAL staff

Dog receives life-saving skin graft from fish at SPCA of Wake County

A dog from the SPCA of Wake County recently received a life-saving skin graft -- from a fish.

Dec. 30

Cucumber is a lovable, punky 4-month-old kitten available for adoption at the SPCA of Wake County.

Joyanna the Wake County rescue dog adopted in final days passes away

Joyanna, the SPCA of Wake County rescue dog who garnered national attention, passed away on Sunday.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

First Christmas in an animal shelter: Puppy pair spend first holiday outside testing lab

Have you ever wondered what homeless dogs and cats do in the animal shelter on Christmas Eve?

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Pet of the Day: Dec. 17

Smidge and Speck were lab research dogs, but now they're ready to find a loving family. If you're interested in adopting the dogs, contact the SPCA of Wake County at (919) 772-2326 or spcawake.org.

Gift Guide: Ideas for the animal lover in your life

WRAL contributor Tara Lynn has some suggestions for great gifts for the animal lover in your life!

Tara Lynn, WRAL contributor

Nov. 19

Lord Muffins is a 5-year-old neutered male cat who was rescued from a crowded county shelter. For more info on this sweet little guy, contact the SPCA of Wake County.

Clear the Shelters: SPCA of Wake County cuts adoption fees in half

The SPCA of Wake County is kicking off Clear the Shelters with a week-long adoption special.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

Pet of the Day: Friday, May 14

Momo is the Pet of the Day for Friday.

More than 60 neglected dogs, newborn puppies, rescued from waste-filled shack

Dogs and puppies varying breeds and sizes were rescued after being neglected in a shack with a floor covered in feces, urine, mud and trash on a property in Caldwell County.

Moore County Sheriff's Office, local rescues find new homes for 22 dogs

An owner surrendered 22 dogs he could no longer care for this week, according to the Moore County Sheriff's Office.

12 dogs at the SPCA of Wake County need homes for the holidays

Twelve dogs at the SPCA of Wake County are in need of a loving home for the holidays.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

SPCA launches AniMeals program

The SPCA's Pet Food Pantry program provides a two-month supply of pet food to participants of the AniMeals program. The new service is to help home-bound seniors and disabled adults living in Wake County who may be having to choose between feeding their pets and heating their homes, paying their bills or taking their medications.

SPCA of Wake to host free virtual violence and bullying prevention program for kids

The SPCA of Wake County will be offering free online bullying prevention classes for kids in third, fourth and fifth grades starting next week.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Call for help: Animal shelters are closed, but you can still adopt

Even though adoption centers are closed to visitors during the coronavirus pandemic, homeless dogs and cats still need to find forever families.

Nia Harden, reporter, and Jessica Patrick, digital journalist

SPCA closes its doors but keeps adoptions going

Concerns over coronavirus and social distancing have forced the SPCA of Wake County to close to outside visitors -- but the staff there is finding new, creative ways to fulfill their mission.

SPCA of Wake County turns to Facebook to encourage adoptions

The staff at the SPCA of Wake County is finding new, creative ways to fulfill their mission to save animals.

Debra Morgan, anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, producer

All are winners at Wake SPCA puppy bowl

The puppies have made their pick for the winner of Super Bowl 54.

Overweight cat finds new home after owner's death

Bazooka weighed 35 pounds when he arrived at the SPCA of Wake County. Now, the ginger giant has been adopted by a marathoner.

Rotund 35-pound cat finds new home with marathoner

Bazooka weighed 35 pounds when he arrived at the SPCA of Wake County. Now, the ginger giant has been adopted by a marathoner.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Bazooka Joe, 35-pound cat, to go through weight-loss program in Raleigh

Bazooka is a 35-pound cat who just arrived at the SPCA of Wake County. He's heading to a foster family for medical treatment and weight loss before he's adopted.

Pets and people run to support SPCA of Wake County

Approximately 500 people participated in the Santa Paws 5K run Sunday morning.

Caitlin Richards, WRAL digital intern

Pets prance at Santa Paws 5K

Santa Paws 5K at Dorothea Dix Sunday morning raising money for the SPCA of Wake County

Pet of the Day: Oct. 4

This furry friend is looking for a fur-ever home. SPCA of Wake County: spcawake.org