Gaston County Has 1st Reported Case of Rabies
On Friday, January 25th, 2013, the Gaston County Police Department, Animal Control Division received a call from Dr. Kim Moore of Wilkinson Animal Hospital in Gastonia.
Health Department, Animal Control Division to Host Free Drive-Through Rabies Clinic Sept. 22
Staff from the Gaston County Health Department and the Animal Control Division of the Gaston County Police Department will offer free one-year rabies vaccines to the first 200 cats or dogs of Gaston County residents in line Saturday morning, Sept. 22.
Animal Control to Conduct Neighborhood Canvass
Beginning on Monday, August 27, 2012, the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division will begin a neighborhood canvassing initiative in the area of W. Rankin and N. Ransom Streets in Gastonia. Research of crime analysis data from April through June 2012 indicated that this area had the highest number of reported complaints and Animal Control investigations in the county during that period.
Gaston County Has 1st Reported Case of Rabies
On Monday, July 9th, 2012, the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division received a call reporting a fox had been killed by two dogs belonging to Mr. Jeremy Kennedy of the 300 block of Oakwood Drive (in the Dickson Heights Subdivision) near Mt. Holly.
40th Annual Just Plain Dog Show
The 40th Annual Just Plain Dog Show is just around the corner on May 5th from 10am till 12:30 featuring a special performance by Mutts Gone Nuts. The free show has two categories with 30 different classes for your four legged friend to participate in.
Health Department, Animal Control to Host Free Drive-Through Rabies Clinic April 14
Staff from the Gaston County Health Department and the Animal Control Division of the Gaston County Police Department will offer free one-year rabies vaccines to the first 200 cats or dogs of Gaston County residents in line Saturday morning, April 14. The event is sponsored by the Gaston Humane Society.
Gaston County Has 8th Reported Case of Rabies
On Monday November 21st 2011, the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division received a call from Scott Simpson of Eastwood Dr. in Belmont. Mr. Simpson reported his dog and a stray dog had attacked and killed a raccoon on his property. Animal Control impounded the stray and verified Mr. Simpson’s dog was current on its rabies vaccination.
Gaston County Has 7th Reported Case of Rabies
On Friday November 18th, 2011, the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division received a call from Lineberger Veterinary Hospital requesting a cat belonging to Penny Esenwein of the 5300 block of Hickory Grove Road near Stanley be tested for rabies.
Animal Control to Conduct Neighborhood Canvass
The Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division will be canvassing the Tryon Courthouse Road area of Bessemer City during the weeks of October 31 through November 10, 2011. Officers will be going door-to-door speaking with residents about animal-related problems, providing animal-specific information...
Gaston County Reports Sixth Positive Rabies Case
On Monday, September 19th, 2011 the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division received a call from Ms. Judy Waters of Bessemer City who reported a skunk had attacked her son’s dog. Ms. Waters’ brother-in-law killed the skunk and Ms. Waters contacted Animal Control.
Gaston County Reports 5th Rabies Case
On Wednesday September 7th, 2011, Sam Kiser who lives in the 1900 block of Tryon Courthouse Road in Bessemer City brought in a raccoon carcass to the Animal Control Division. Mr. Kiser reported that a stray dog had been exposed to the raccoon on his property. Animal Control has therefore impounded the dog.
Health Department, Animal Control Division to Host Free Drive-Through Rabies Clinic Sept. 17
Staff from the Gaston County Health Department and the Animal Control Division of the Gaston County Police Department will offer free one-year rabies vaccines to the first 200 cats or dogs of Gaston County residents in line Saturday morning, Sept. 17. The event is sponsored by the Gaston Humane Society.
Gaston County Police Department’s Animal Control Division Enters the Adoption Phase of the ASPCA $100K Challenge
For the next three months, the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division will be participating in the Adoption Phase of this year’s ASPCA Grant Challenge. The Department will be competing for grants totaling $300,000 from the ASPCA, including a top prize of $100,000.
Gaston County Reports Fourth Case of Rabies
On Monday August 1, 2011, the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division received a call from Judy Beam, of Cherryville Highway in Cherryville who reported finding a dead raccoon in her fenced lot with her two dogs.
Gaston County Has Third Positive Rabies Case This Year
On Monday, June 20th, 2011 the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division received a call from Darren Wells, who lives on Acapulco Dr. in Gastonia concerning a raccoon that had attacked his dog. Mr. Wells had killed the raccoon and then contacted Animal Control.
Animal Control to Conduct Neighborhood Canvass
The Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division will be canvassing the Alabama Avenue area of Bessemer City during the weeks of May 9 through May 20, 2011. Officers will be going door-to-door speaking with residents...
Animal Control Takes on ASPCA $100K Challenge Qualifying Heat
Beginning on Monday, April 4, 2011, the Gaston County Police Department’s Animal Control Division will be a participant in the Qualifying Heat of this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge. The Department will be competing for grants totaling $300,000 from the AS
Gaston County Has Second Rabies Case This Year
On Tuesday March 22nd 2011, Gaston County Police Department Animal Control received a call from Michael Roper of Lafayette Drive in Stanley concerning a raccoon...
Positive Rabies Case
On Sunday February 13th 2011, Animal Control received a call from Anna Alvis of 126 Brian Circle in Gastonia Ms. Alvis reported a stray/sick puppy on her property.