Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement This is the official page for Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement. We are and open admission co

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is a publicly funded shelter. If you have lost a pet or would like to adopt a pet, please visit our website. Our fee schedule for adoptions, reclaims, tags and other valuable information is available on our website: http://gastongov.com/government/departments/police/animal_care_and_enforcement/

If you are interested in being a part of our community and he

lping the shelter through adopting, volunteering, fostering, or donating - see the links below! Adoption Questionnaire: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/adoptionquestionnaire

Volunteer Application: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/volunteerapplication

Foster Application: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/questionnaireforvolunteercaretakerprogram

Donation Link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Y6VKDC2QCS4HN

Just looking at Violets adorable face and sweet eyes is enough to sell anyone on this cutie pie! But on top of being so ...
02/15/2025

Just looking at Violets adorable face and sweet eyes is enough to sell anyone on this cutie pie! But on top of being so adorable Violet also has an amazing goofy playful personality! She loves games and cuddles and people and toys and treats and existing and everything! Violet doesn't have a thing she doesn't like. What she loves though, that's different. She loves individually, and she could love you.

Violet 57608925 2 year old female Rottweiler mix 52 pounds
Reach out if you have questions or are ready to adopt!
Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
Contact: Email: [email protected] or call (704) 922-8677
We are a first come first serve facility and cannot place holds or guarantee adoption on any animal.
View our available animals
https://egov.gastongov.com/adoptablepets/
and
Be sure to fill out our Adoption Application!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

I'M FREE TO ADOPT! Thanks to The Carlee Cause Foundation!Ghost has had a rough life so far. In spite of that he is sweet...
02/15/2025

I'M FREE TO ADOPT! Thanks to The Carlee Cause Foundation!

Ghost has had a rough life so far. In spite of that he is sweet. inquisitive, affectionate, curious, and excited to try new things! He enjoys each new day and loves to play and love. Ghost has a goofy and intuitive nature that makes each new experience exciting and something he adapts to quickly and with gusto!

Ghost 52156653 7 year old male Husky mix 40 pounds
Reach out if you have questions or are ready to adopt!
Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
Contact: Email: [email protected] or call (704) 922-8677
We are a first come first serve facility and cannot place holds or guarantee adoption on any animal.
View our available animals
https://egov.gastongov.com/adoptablepets/
and
Be sure to fill out our Adoption Application!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

Free adoptions end today at 2PM! Make sure to come find your Valentine before then!
02/15/2025

Free adoptions end today at 2PM! Make sure to come find your Valentine before then!

❗❗URGENT❗❗Commitment needed by 12 PM 2/18These sweet hearts have a second chance at finding their Valentine! If you are ...
02/14/2025

❗❗URGENT❗❗
Commitment needed by 12 PM 2/18
These sweet hearts have a second chance at finding their Valentine! If you are looking to adopt please consider one of them first!

Gin is a sweet and playful girl who has been a rockstar in playgroups. She is very smart and has caught on to tricks as quick as second time she's been asked. She doesn't have the action connected to the phrase but picks up what you want that quickly. She is very treat motivated and eager to learn.

Neutron is a star at modeling for our photos. He is very sweet and affectionate. He has such a fun and magnetic personality that I can only believe he has not found a home yet due to him simply being overlooked.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/Gaston.../AdoptionQuestionnaire

Due to inclement weather the Dog Days of Winter and all festival programming has been canceled. We will be doing a hot c...
02/14/2025

Due to inclement weather the Dog Days of Winter and all festival programming has been canceled. We will be doing a hot chocolate bar at the shelter instead. Please come on to the shelter from 11-2 for hot chocolate and free adoptions!

This is Nimbus in his natural habitat, cuddled up to someone. He is very sweet, gentle, and affectionate. He is quiet, c...
02/14/2025

This is Nimbus in his natural habitat, cuddled up to someone. He is very sweet, gentle, and affectionate. He is quiet, calm, and has the sweetest eyes. But the trait you can see quickest and most clearly is his love of cuddling! If you are looking for the perfect cuddle buddy this is the guy for you!

Nimbus 57693457 3 year old male Boxer mix 46 pounds
Reach out if you have questions or are ready to adopt!
Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
Contact: Email: [email protected] or call (704) 922-8677
We are a first come first serve facility and cannot place holds or guarantee adoption on any animal.
View our available animals
https://egov.gastongov.com/adoptablepets/
and
Be sure to fill out our Adoption Application!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

Links that can be ordered from are below! Our address for shipping or drop off is 1491 Business Park Ct Gastonia NC 2805...
02/13/2025

Links that can be ordered from are below! Our address for shipping or drop off is 1491 Business Park Ct Gastonia NC 28052. Thank you for doing what you can!

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02/13/2025

This is Charley. Charley loves his unicorn. Charlie is teaching us how to fetch with the unicorn. Charley is a very good teacher. Very fun. Very playful. Very engaging. We picked it up very quickly. 10 out of 10 highly recommend getting Charley as your teacher.
Charley 54991359 3 year old male terrier mix 50 pounds

Reach out if you have questions or are ready to adopt!
Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
Contact: Email: [email protected] or call (704) 922-8677
We are a first come first serve facility and cannot place holds or guarantee adoption on any animal.
Be sure to fill out our Adoption Application!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

Not available for adoption yet but will be soon! Put in your adoption applications and be ready to take her home!Poor sw...
02/13/2025

Not available for adoption yet but will be soon! Put in your adoption applications and be ready to take her home!

Poor sweet Moo-Moo was thrown outside by her owner and left to fend for herself. Rather than figure anything out or care for this sweet young girl the owner signed a euthanasia form and left her here. We think Moo-Moo deserves a much better home than the one she has left behind. She is an affectionate playful cutie pie that can make even the dreariest of days feel warm and bright.

Moo-Moo 57674270 1 year old female Terrier mix 57 pounds
Reach out if you have questions or are ready to adopt!
Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
Contact: Email: [email protected] or call (704) 922-8677
We are a first come first serve facility and cannot place holds or guarantee adoption on any animal.
View our available animals
https://egov.gastongov.com/adoptablepets/
and
Be sure to fill out our Adoption Application!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

The flowers are gone! Thank you to all who donated! Kristen has agreed to send the Dachshund bouquet home free of charge...
02/12/2025

The flowers are gone! Thank you to all who donated! Kristen has agreed to send the Dachshund bouquet home free of charge with whoever adopts one of our urgent dogs, Gin or Neutron!

These beautiful bouquets were brought in by our wonderful foster Kristen from her business With a ten dollar donation to the shelter you can take one of these gorgeous arrangements home with you! Kristen is also sponsoring our free adoptions this week as well! Free adoptions end at 2 PM on 2/15 so come get your bouquet and new best friend as soon as possible!

We've got the sweetest little puppy in town still waiting to find a home! This is Phil! Phil is looking for a family who...
02/12/2025

We've got the sweetest little puppy in town still waiting to find a home!

This is Phil! Phil is looking for a family who can love him unconditionally, give him lots of cuddles and take him on adventures! He is an intelligent boy who has done well with learning manners and house/crate training! Phils foster says "Phil is a happy, loving puppy who will bring endless joy to whoever is lucky enough to adopt him"!
How could anyone resist his sweet face?!

Breed: Terrier mix
Age: 4 months
Weight: Currently 28 lbs
S*x: Neutered male

Interested in adopting? Apply here
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire
Have more questions? Contact us
[email protected] -or- (704)922-8677
*appointments are necessary for pets in foster*

Smidge wants to wish everyone a happy Wednesday! Smidge has been hanging out with his foster family, after being surrend...
02/12/2025

Smidge wants to wish everyone a happy Wednesday!

Smidge has been hanging out with his foster family, after being surrendered by his long time family. He quickly became depressed and was not doing well in the shelter environment, so a foster scooped him up! We believe that Smidge may be prone to stressed induced urinary concerns, so he prefers a calm and relaxed home. He is also unfortunately declawed on his front feet, so Smidge can only be an indoor kitty. He is not so much a lap cat, as he is most happiest in his own bed nearby spending time with his fave people and other calm kitty friends!

Breed: DSH
Age: 5 years
S*x: Neutered male

Interested in adopting? Apply here
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire
Contact us for additional information on Smidge ⬇
[email protected]
*appointments are necessary for pets in foster*

If anybody is looking fill a specific need for some very deserving shelter dogs please take a look at these Kennel beds!...
02/11/2025

If anybody is looking fill a specific need for some very deserving shelter dogs please take a look at these Kennel beds! They are on sale right now for $39.99! Our address to send them to is 1491 Business Park Ct Gastonia NC 28052. Thank you for helping dogs in need!

https://kenneldeck.com/

Check out the details of Camillas report from her foster! 👀Camilla has been with us for quite some time, but she is new ...
02/11/2025

Check out the details of Camillas report from her foster! 👀

Camilla has been with us for quite some time, but she is new to being available for adoption! After some much needed time with her foster family, we have learned so many new things about her precious personality! This sweet girl needs a family who understands her need of taking things slow and helping her to build confidence! She would love some dog siblings to depend on and continue learning "how to be a dog" in her new home. Camilla is very much a low energy gal, she enjoys quiet time relaxing in her crate or on the couch close to her people. Fun fact about Camilla is that she is a bit of a turophile, as she believes that cheese makes everything better (obviously)!🧀🤤

*adoption fees are currently sponsored by our friends 🌻💖

Interested in adopting? Apply here ⬇
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire
Need more info? Contact us ⬇
[email protected] -or- (704)922-8677
*appointments are necessary for pets in foster*

EXTENDEDCommitment needed by 12 PM 2/18❗❗URGENT❗❗Commitment needed by 12 PM 2/14These sweet hearts need some love this V...
02/11/2025

EXTENDED
Commitment needed by 12 PM 2/18

❗❗URGENT❗❗
Commitment needed by 12 PM 2/14

These sweet hearts need some love this Valentines day! If you are looking to adopt please consider one of them first!

Gin is a sweet and playful girl who has been a rockstar in playgroups. She is very smart and has caught on to tricks as quick as second time she's been asked. She doesn't have the action connected to the phrase but picks up what you want that quickly. She is very treat motivated and eager to learn.

Neutron is a star at modeling for our photos. He is very sweet and affectionate. He has such a fun and magnetic personality that I can only believe he has not found a home yet due to him simply being overlooked.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

Happy Monday from Anya! This BEAUTIFUL girl is on the search to find the perfect family for her! She is house trained, d...
02/10/2025

Happy Monday from Anya!

This BEAUTIFUL girl is on the search to find the perfect family for her! She is house trained, dog friendly, and she's currently working on her crate training skills. She would love a family who will take her on adventures, and show her what life is about! Anya is incredibly sweet, and has such a spunky exciting personality!

Breed: Lab Retriever
S*x: Spayed female
Age: 2 years
Weight: 45lbs

⭐adoption fees are currently sponsored⭐

Nervous about adopting a new companion, and want to look into training? Connect with our awesome friends @ K9 Responder Academy for a free consult! They offer top tier training to help your new furry friend be successful!

Interested in adopting this stunning gal? Apply here ⬇
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire
Have additional questions? Contact us ⬇
[email protected] -or- (704)922-8677
*appointments are necessary for pets in foster*

She’s always watching.
02/09/2025

She’s always watching.

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1491 Business Park Court
Gastonia, NC
28052

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm

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+17049228677

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Freddy Fazbear loves his toys. He is very toy motivated and does not quite know what to do when he gets so many to choose from!!! Freddy loves pizza and playing games! He also loves kids! He is very much hoping to get more than five nights with you.

This is Charley. Charley loves his unicorn. Charlie is teaching us how to fetch with the unicorn. Charley is a very good teacher. Very fun. Very playful. Very engaging. We picked it up very quickly. 10 out of 10 highly recommend getting Charley as your teacher. Charley 54991359 3 year old male terrier mix 50 pounds Reach out if you have questions or are ready to adopt! Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement 1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052 Contact: Email: [email protected] or call (704) 922-8677 We are a first come first serve facility and cannot place holds or guarantee adoption on any animal. Be sure to fill out our Adoption Application! https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

Victory dance shared by best friends who are going to rescue! TOGETHER!!!!! So happy for Bart and Plankton!

Tank is such a smart boy! He is showing off the tricks he knows! His owner decided not to come back for Tank once he realized there was a reclaim fee. We do work with people to get their dogs back to them but he made his choice. Tank needs someone who knows you can’t put a price on love. Tank 57623384 8 year old male Terrier mix 57 pounds. Reach out if you have questions or are ready to adopt! Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement 1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052 Contact: Email: [email protected] or call (704) 922-8677 We are a first come first serve facility and cannot place holds or guarantee adoption on any animal. Be sure to fill out our Adoption Application! https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

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Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is a publicly funded open admission shelter. If you have lost a pet or would like to adopt a pet, please use our app button at the top of the page to view animals housed in our facility. Looking to adopt? Apply online!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/AdoptionQuestionnaire

(Questionnaires are processed in the order received; please allow up to one week to be processed.) Our fee schedule and other valuable information is available on our website: http://gastongov.com/government/departments/police/animal_care_and_enforcement/

You can view the Gaston County Ordinances at: https://library.municode.com/NC/Gaston_County/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH3AN