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.
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1491 Business Park Court
Gastonia, NC 28052
Create an alert and get notified with newly adoptable pets that meet your criteria.
Gaston County: Belmont, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Dallas, Gastonia, McAdenville, Mount Holly, Ranlo, Lowell, Stanley
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.
Charlotte, NC 28277
2074 Pageland Hwy,
Lancaster,
SC
29720
Stanley, NC 28164
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