GCACE Pets Seeking Rescue

GCACE Pets Seeking Rescue Animals featured here are seeking rescue transfer unless otherwise stated. Contact [email protected] with rescue inquiries or call (704) 922-2194.
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Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement - North Carolina Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement is located in Gastonia, North Carolina. Animals featured on this page are typically needing rescue placement due to their age, health, or behavior. We do also cross post adoptable pets that are considered extended stay residents. To view our main page please visit: https://www.facebook.com/yourshelter


To see ALL available animals: https://www.gastongov.com/government/departments/police/animal_care_and_enforcement/adopt.php

If you have a rescue inquiry please e-mail [email protected]. Thanks for visiting our page!

UPDATE- Thank you to Peak Lab Rescue for pulling this girl!🚨PREGNANT NEGLECTED DOG NEEDS IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT!🚨Canela was...
09/03/2026

UPDATE- Thank you to Peak Lab Rescue for pulling this girl!

🚨PREGNANT NEGLECTED DOG NEEDS IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT!🚨

Canela was surrendered to us from a home with many neglected dogs. While we continue to work the case Canela needed to come in immediately. She was the worst off and is estimated to have her puppies within the week. We are hoping to find immediate rescue placement to give her and her puppies their best shot.

Canela 61668510, 5 year old Lab mix, HW+, unaltered pregnant female, 68 pounds
Medical summery: Late term pregnant, Moderate dental tartar, Entropion with yellow discharge OD, Fleas +++, Generalized patchy alopecia, Mucoid vaginal discharge, Heartworm positive

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
➡Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

UPDATE: Thank you Angels to the Animals for pulling this sweet boy! ‼️INJURED DOG IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE RESCUE PLACEMENT!...
09/02/2026

UPDATE: Thank you Angels to the Animals for pulling this sweet boy!

‼️INJURED DOG IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE RESCUE PLACEMENT!!!‼️

NEEDS COMMITMENT BY 12 PM 9/3!

This sweet boy, in spite of all the pain he must be in, has done nothing but be gentle and affectionate with us. It breaks our hearts that he has been wandering like this since yesterday, but we are glad he is with us and we are able to ease his pain. Having just come in today his stray hold will end 9/8. However due to his current condition he will not be able to remain in care that long.

His back right femur is broken. Unfortunately, his road to recovery will require more care than what we are able to provide in the shelter environment. He needs someone to step up for him by 12 PM tomorrow so he can get the care he needs.

61664574, 3 years old, unaltered male, Mountain Cur mix, 55 Pounds, HW negative

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
➡Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

UPDATE! Temporary Foster Home Found 9/3 FOUR BOTTLE BABIES IN NEED OF FOSTER OR RESCUE PLACEMENT BY 4:30 PM TODAY!!!!!Tw...
09/02/2026

UPDATE! Temporary Foster Home Found 9/3

FOUR BOTTLE BABIES IN NEED OF FOSTER OR RESCUE PLACEMENT BY 4:30 PM TODAY!!!!!

Two days old and already their lives are filled with tragedy! 😭
Their mother was found passed away leaving Fauna, Flora, Merryweather, and Phillip with no one to care for them! They are currently safe and warm in our care but need immediate placement with a foster or rescue.

Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather are two day old female DSH mixes, Phillip is the only male. All have eaten well for us and have used the bathroom without issue.

Rescue Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: (704) 914-5573

Foster Inquiries:
Email [email protected] - Call (704) 922-2174

Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052

IMPORTANT INFO‼️Our rescue coordinator will be out of the office from 09/02-09/16. 📢During this time, please be sure all...
09/01/2026

IMPORTANT INFO‼️

Our rescue coordinator will be out of the office from 09/02-09/16.

📢During this time, please be sure all rescue inquiries are being emailed to [email protected] and calls/texts are to (704) 914-5573. **Personal email boxes and direct extensions cannot be monitored by other team members!**

UPDATE 09/02 8am- Ricotta has been adopted! Kodiak and Dolly are still in need!UPDATE 09/01 11am - Princess has rescue c...
08/31/2026

UPDATE 09/02 8am- Ricotta has been adopted! Kodiak and Dolly are still in need!
UPDATE 09/01 11am - Princess has rescue commitment with Laps and Naps Home for Senior Cats! All others still in need🚨

URGENT - DEADLINE TUESDAY 09/08 @ 12PM‼️

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
➡Adoption Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2173
➡Foster Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2174
🐾Foster Application: https://www.gastongov.com/1348/Foster-Application
➡Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

◼️AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION/FOSTER/RESCUE PULL
Ricotta Animal ID #: 61387331, 3 year old American Bully, neutered male, 71lbs, HWP *finished doxycycline*, prefers to be the only dog. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14peie9kCVy/

◼️RESCUE ONLY DUE TO MEDICAL
Dolly Animal ID: 61551157, 7 year old Terrier mix, unaltered female, 41lbs, HWP *started doxycycline*, aloof with other dogs - joins gentle/dainty playgroups. Medical note: Has a heart murmur and mammary masses. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Y24hj147U/

◼️RESCUE ONLY DUE TO BEHAVIOR
Kodiak Animal ID #: 61473726, 6 year old Alaskan Malamute, neutered male, 115lbs, HW negative, dog social - joins gentle/dainty playgroups. Behavior note: Not tolerant of restraint and has shown some food guarding tendencies in kennel. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19ahTHdmUv/

◼️AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION/FOSTER/RESCUE PULL
Princess Animal ID #: 61375151, 14 year old DSH, spayed female, 11lbs. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BqfvT7chW/

08/31/2026

UPDATE - Has rescue commitment with Laps and Naps Home for Senior Cats 🤍

SENIOR CAT IN NEED - DEADLINE TUESDAY 09/08 @ 12PM‼️

**AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION/FOSTER/RESCUE PULL**

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
➡Adoption Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2173
➡Foster Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2174
🐾Foster Application: https://www.gastongov.com/1348/Foster-Application
➡Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

Princess comes to us after her owner passed away😔 She's been having a hard time adjusting to shelter life. She is often huddled in the corner of her kennel hiding away quietly. But if you take the time to speak to her softly, she quickly leans in for chin scratches🥺 It's clear that she wants love and affection but the sudden change in her life is making her withdrawn.

We are becoming increasingly concerned about Princess as she's not had the best appetite and is now having some urinary issues we suspect are stress related. We are eager to find her placement outside of the shelter so she can truly decompress in a calmer and more familiar feeling environment💗

◼️INFO: Princess Animal ID #: 61375151, 14 year old DSH, spayed female, 11lbs.

08/31/2026

Updated: Ricotta has been adopted 🎉

EXTENDED STAY RESIDENT AT RISK - DEADLINE TUESDAY 09/08 @ 12PM‼️

**AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION/FOSTER/RESCUE PULL**

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
➡Adoption Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2173
➡Foster Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2174
🐾Foster Application: https://www.gastongov.com/1348/Foster-Application
➡Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

Ricotta is one of our adoptable pups that's been looked over more times than not🥺

He is a rather big boy but is well behaved and gentle. (Even for his exam with veterinary staff!) He is careful not to climb up onto handlers for attention and maintains all 4 paws on the ground. It suggests he had a family previously, knew some basic obedience, and was well socialized. Ricotta comes to us as a stray so all we can do is make observations😔

Ricotta clearly yearns for a good butt scratch and that's really all he needs! Ricotta has interacted with other dogs in our care and we've come to learn where he's truly happiest is with two-legged friends soaking up all the attention. These homes can be harder to find but we are hopeful with your help we can reach them🏡🐾

◼️INFO: Ricotta Animal ID #: 61387331, 3 year old American Bully, neutered male, 71lbs, HWP *finished doxycycline*, prefers to be the only dog.

UPDATE- Salami has been pulled by Safe Haven, Almost Home Animal Rescue24 HOUR EXTENSION - MUST HAVE COMMITMENT BY TUESD...
08/31/2026

UPDATE- Salami has been pulled by Safe Haven, Almost Home Animal Rescue

24 HOUR EXTENSION - MUST HAVE COMMITMENT BY TUESDAY 09/01 @ 12PM🚨 **AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION/FOSTER/RESCUE PULL**

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
➡Adoption Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2173
➡Foster Inquiries: [email protected] or call (704) 922-2174
🐾Foster Application: https://www.gastongov.com/1348/Foster-Application
➡Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

Salami is the only urgent dog from last week that has been left behind😔

You might remember the original plea for a dog that was struggling from severe kennel stress. If you missed that post you can see it here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JxqUUhh45/ Salami started medication that doesn’t necessarily get rid of shelter stressors but helps him cope. In combination with more out of kennel enrichment (lots of walks) and more high value in kennel enrichment (food filled frozen kongs) we’ve had a much easier time managing his stress, but this isn’t a permanent solution💔

Salami comes to us as an emaciated stray so unfortunately we don’t know his entire history. But we do know in the most recent times life wasn’t kind to him. We are looking for an understanding and patient family. It's possible Salami may have never lived indoors before and there will certainly be an adjustment period in learning your home and routine. A lot of these things may be completely new to him🥺

If you are unable to adopt or pull, please share this post in hopes of reaching his future forever family or an organization that has space to accomodate🐾

⬛️Salami ID #: 61378363, 7 year old Terrier mix, altered male, 57lbs, HW positive *started doxycycline*, joins gentle/dainty dog playgroups.

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement 1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052📧Rescue Inquiries: Placementpartner@gc...
08/28/2026

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
📧Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

We have a bit of a camera shy girl on our hands😅 Priscilla would much rather be getting pets and giving kisses, a squeaker and our tastiest treats don’t even do the trick!

Priscilla comes to us as a stray in quite a neglected condition😔 She was friendly to the responding officer that scanned her for a microchip and gave her a ride to the shelter💗

Upon medical evaluation we discovered she is underweight, suffering from bilateral ear infections, has some bloodwork abnormalities, grade 4 dental disease, skin issues, and arthritis. A hefty list of concerns! Luckily all are treatable and manageable, but it will certainly take some time to get her fully healed and feeling better. This is where you come in. We need your help networking to find rescue placement🙏

◼️INFO: Priscilla Animal ID #: 61599707, 10 year old Hound mix, spayed female, 38lbs, HW negative, calm/low energy, aloof with other dogs.

UPDATE - Rescued by South Paw Rescue🤍🤍🤍HOSPICE CASE NEES IMMEDIATE RESCUE PLACEMENT‼️ DEADLINE MONDAY 08/31 AT 12PM🚨📍Gas...
08/28/2026

UPDATE - Rescued by South Paw Rescue🤍🤍🤍

HOSPICE CASE NEES IMMEDIATE RESCUE PLACEMENT‼️ DEADLINE MONDAY 08/31 AT 12PM🚨

📍Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement
1491 Business Park Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052
📧Rescue Inquiries: [email protected] / call (704) 922-2194 / text (704) 914-5573

We are calling this dear boy Grandpappy🥺

He comes to us as a stray so we unfortunately don’t know his story. Did his medical needs become too costly? Was end of life care being considered but the owner didn’t know where to turn? We do wish we knew more about him so we can better comfort him, even knowing his name would give him something familiar, but it doesn’t always work out that way😔

We are now seeking immediate hospice rescue placement. No animal deserves to pass alone huddled up in the corner of their kennel. Our wish is that Grandpappy can lay in the soft grass, take in all the best smells, feel the sunshine, and have all those naughty human foods he’s dreamed of his whole life. He may only be with us a short time but those moments can be filled with kindness, compassion, and dignity for when it comes time for him to cross the rainbow bridge🌈

◼️INFO: Grandpappy Animal ID #: 61624370, 8 year old Terrier mix, neutered male, 72lbs, HW negative. For full medical report please email [email protected].
🩺MEDICAL SUMMARY: Behavior Notes: Very sweet, calm dog, tolerated exam well. Problem List: Severe generalized dermatitis, vision impaired, severe ocular discharge and corneal changes, severe otitis externa AU, masses, heavy dental tartar, arthritis. Radiographs - severe generalized heart enlargement seen on thoracic radiographs. Follow Up/Additional Comments: This dog has multiple severe health issues. I am concerned that he also has dilated cardiomyopathy.

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1491 Business Park Court
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28052

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

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