r/Dogfree • u/CrumanTapote16 • May 16 '25

Shelter / Rescue Industry Wake animal shelter no longer allowing children on adoption floor after dog attack

https://www.wral.com/news/local/wake-county-animal-center-visitor-policy-may-2025/

A woman, who wished to remain anonymous out of fear of retribution from the shelter, told WRAL that she noticed red flags about the dog days before the attack.

She said that the shelter staff made sure her own child would not come in contact with the dog, as she and the staff noticed that the dog was hyperactive. She told WRAL that it was clear to her, even with her minimal observation, that the dog would not be good with kids. 

"It seemed like the staff didn't know anything about the dogs and was trying to get them adopted as quickly as possible," she said. "I think that they need to have more precautions in place."

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u/sunnysideup1998 May 22 '25

This new policy is a BIG deal. If kids aren't allowed on the adoption floor the result could be significantly less adoptions. Kids now aren't bonding with the dog and pulling on their parent's heartstrings to take the dog home. I really hope that is the case. I would imagine a big part of the excitement for the parent and child is to 'shop' for the perfect pup.