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Pet of the Day for June 7, 2026

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Pet adoption 101: What to do before, during and after a shelter visit Updated: August 9, 2025 8:00 a.m. EDT
Questions to consider before you bring home a pet Updated: August 9, 2025 8:02 a.m. EDT
SPCA of Wake County waiving adoption fees on Friday Updated: August 1, 2025 1:32 p.m. EDT
Animal center at critical capacity, waving adoption fees Updated: July 20, 2025 8:13 a.m. EDT
Adoption drive: Wake County waives fees to ease overcrowded animal shelter Updated: July 19, 2025 6:56 p.m. EDT
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