Gaston County Animal Control

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is a division of the County Police Department in Gastonia, NC, established in 1972 to enforce animal-related laws and ordinances. They impound and care for stray, diseased, injured, and unwanted animals at their Animal Shelter, ensuring their proper housing and treatment until they are either reclaimed by their owners or placed with new owners through their Adoption-Medical Program. Committed to enhancing the safety of citizens and promoting responsible pet ownership, Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement conducts educational and training seminars, recognized nationally by the National Association of Counties, and uses lethal injection as the preferred method of euthanasia. They also investigate animal-related complaints and provide services that reflect their professionalism and concern for the well-being of both citizens and animals.Generated from the website