Now through Friday, Jan. 12, Wake County Animal Center is dropping its adoption fees to house pets in the new year. Dogs are $25 and adopters can name their price for a cat. We wanted to share some of the center's nearly 100 dogs and approximately 30 cats.

Pants and Boots | These bonded feline brothers are still getting comfortable around people, but love playing together. Pants is more outgoing and is helping Boots gain confidence.

Jasmine | This tortoiseshell cat prefers time on her own and likes to watch from afar with occasional head scratches.

Zeke | Knock out two New Year's resolutions in one: adopt a dog and start jogging with this energetic pup.

Petunia | Petunia is a pup with plenty of energy and affection to share.

As a reminder, the center will no longer operate as an open admission shelter. Strays will still be accepted by appointment, but drop-offs cannot be accommodated.