Animal League of Gaston County

425 West Franklin Boulevard Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Dogs & Cats
Animal League of Gaston County animal shelter in Gastonia, NC
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
  2. Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  4. Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  5. Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  6. Saturday Closed
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Animal League of Gaston County in Gastonia, NC

The Animal League of Gaston County is an animal shelter located in Gastonia, North Carolina, about 20 miles east of Charlotte, NC. Its mission is to promote companion animal welfare in the community through advocacy, education and service. The organization runs several programs including Room to Run, which builds fenced enclosures to get dogs off chains, Pets to Go! to help place pets in loving homes, a Pet Food Pantry, and Ruth's Garden, a memorial garden available for events. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Animal League of Gaston County

Adoption process

Potential adopters must submit an application and are screened, mainly through a vet reference, with additional checks that may include home visits, public records, or phone interviews to qualify for a pet.

Service area
Gaston County, NC
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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