Some wholesome content to break up the less-than-so: Wake County Animal Center had a record-breaking year for adoptions and rescues in 2019, with an 11 percent increase in four-legged friends finding their forever homes.

Wake saw 4,288 pet adoptions last year–over 400 more than 2018–and 1,933 fosters. 

Wake County Animal Center director Dr. Jennifer Frederico credits the generosity and sympathy of the county’s pet lovers for 2019’s exceptional numbers.

“The community really stepped up to support the shelter in 2019,” Frederico says. “We have so many generous and sympathetic animal lovers in Wake County, and we couldn’t do it without their help.”

More adoptions have allowed the shelter to avoid space-based euthanization for over three years. In addition, pet spaying and neutering also broke a record with 3,357 procedures, nearly 300 more than in 2018.

Here’s to spreading more fur baby love in 2020, and shattering even more records by adopting and fostering. In the meantime, check out some of these sweeties still up for adoption:

Courtesy of the Wake County Animal Center

Eclair is a sweet, three-year-old Staffie up for adoption! This independent, nature-loving gal is a great choice for homes seeking their first and only pet. A plus: she’s not that big of a barker.

Courtesy of the Wake County Animal Center

Meet Boo Boo, a ten-year-old shorthair cat who can’t wait for a new lap to sit on. Talkative and friendly, Boo Boo loves to unwind with the scratching post and can tolerate a friendly dog or two.

Courtesy of the Wake County Animal Center

Aptly-named Sunny is a one-year-old lab with a vibrant personality. Though she has never been around cats, she is great with other dogs and kids! Sunny is affectionate, cuddly and housebroken.

Meet Sweety, a six-year-old indoor cat. Hoping to be “the queen of your castle,” this quiet and independent lady prefers to be alone. How about letting Sweety warm up your home with some feline energy?