Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement

Animal shelter in Gastonia, North Carolina

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1491 Business Park Court, Gastonia, NC 28052

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Adoptable Pets at Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement

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60036580

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 mo

Gastonia, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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60035111

Chihuahua

Male, 6 yrs

Gastonia, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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60030754

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs

Gastonia, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Penelope

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 8 mos

Gastonia, NC

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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60028811

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs

Gastonia, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Frosty

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs

Gastonia, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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59997114

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 yrs

Gastonia, NC

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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59986508

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Gastonia, NC

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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BB

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos

Gastonia, NC

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement was established to provide for the health and safety of citizens and protect them from animals and the threat of animals. The mission of Animal Care and Enforcement is not only to enhance the safety of citizens, but also to ensure the proper care and treatment of animals. This is accomplished through animal-related services which reflect our professionalism and a concern for responsible pet ownership.
Gaston County: Belmont, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Dallas, Gastonia, McAdenville, Mount Holly, Ranlo, Lowell, Stanley
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

In an effort to promote the adoption of healthier animals and to help reduce the number of unwanted litters, Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement and the Gaston County veterinarians have agreed to an ADOPTION/MEDICAL CONTRACT for adopted shelter pets to achieve these goals.

For an adoption fee of $90 for canines and $75 for felines, the adopted pet will receive the following services from a
participating Gaston County veterinarian:
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-Routine physical exam
-Worm check & deworming
-Heartworm check (dogs)
-First set of vaccinations only if not given prior by GCACE

Dogs receive (DHLPP): distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, & parainfluenza

Cats receive (FVRCP): feline vaccination, rhinotrachetis,
calici, & panleukopena

-Rabies vaccination
-One year license tag
-Mandatory spay or neuter

Adoption Prices:
$90 Canines
$75 Felines
We offer discounted adoption prices for senior citizens and veterans.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement

Jesse's Place Rescue, Inc

Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Tips & Tails TNR and Rescue, Inc.

215 Riverview Terrace, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Loving Pet Adoption and Rescue

P.O.Box 631, Bowling Green, NC 29703

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Cuddles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos

Gastonia, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Boogie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos

Gastonia, NC

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos

Gastonia, NC

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Animal Charities in Gastonia, NC

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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