Explore every episode of the podcast Animal League of Gaston County Podcast

Shelley Hunter talks about cat smart coalition a Trap, neuter and return organization that also has a new cat cafe in Belmont. Shelley is a new board member at the Animal League

If you are interested in fostering, call 704-868-4673 and tell the receptionist you are interested in fostering. Ask them to pass your information onto Stephanie Rauch or Nancy Foltz.

This is the 2nd part of the interview with Diane Finnegan. Diane talks about how we have affordable pricing for surgery, and she remarks on our wonderful veterinarians and some of the staff.

Diane also discusses the difficulty in finding veterinarians and vet techs.

Diane Finnegan has been Executive Director for just over a year. She talks about the first 3 things she was asked to do. She also discusses the "Pawsitively Pets" summer camp; the Tito's matching grant and much more. Don't miss your chance to meet Diane Finnegan.

This is the first of a 2 part interview.

Go to algc.org to donate or just go to our website.

Marshall Rauch is 102. This episode was originally recorded just before he turned 101 and began this podcast. The introduction tells a bit of what we are doing at the Animal League of Gaston County and reports briefly on Marshall's health.

Krista was a part time receptionist at the time of this podcast. Since then she worked as a vet assistant and even helped us as with a wedding in Ruth's Garden. She now works part time where we need her. She works with various cat rescues. This is an informative interview with a passionate animal lover.

Amanda Fifield is a very active board member who does "everything dog" and some cats, too.

In this episode, you will learn about Amanda's transporting animals up to New Hampshire. She has helped over 100 disabled dogs and we learn that her latest disabled dog was a learning experience for our summer day campers in Ruth's Garden over the 2024 summer.

Amanda has helped build fences with us and also trapped feral cats. This is a fun and informative episode.

Deb Hardin tells us about Clifford's army and what it is. We also learn at the end of the show that Clifford's army was gifted 26,000 acres and Clifford's army has planned for the animal world in Cleveland County. You won't want to miss this episode.

https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/

At the time of this interview Dr. Hildebran has worked at Gaston Animal Care and Control for nearly 3 years. She is a former spay neuter surgeon for Gaston Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic. This interview is one of our most highly informative episodes on reasons to spay or neuter your pet.

Cindi Hastings, our former board treasurer, is now starring in a real estate show, where you might be able to see her on HGTV.

To donate to the Animal League's new affordable full-service veterinarian hospital copy and paste the link below:

https://algc.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/15507

Steve Wray explains how his middle man approach helps non profits. Steve has been a friend of the Animal League since 2020. He is a great visionary and helps people all over the world.

If you would like to donate Animal League go to ALGC.ORG or GastonSpayNeuter.Com or call the Gaston Low Cost Vet Clinic at 704-868-4673

Kathy Hodge was secretary of the board of the Animal League when this interview was taken. Kathy brought the "No Cold Pets" program to the Animal League of Gaston County. She transports dogs, fosters cats and is a key person in Room to Run.

Please consider making a donation to Room to Run. Our fundraising efforts are primarily focused on our new Low Cost Vet Service Floor. But if you are so inclined donate to Room to run by clicking here.

https://algc.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/1222

Ray Jordan has trapped more than 3000 cats for Friends of Feral Felines. He shares some of his experiences as friend to the animal league and user of the Gaston Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic.

Joe Mays of J&G Fencing donates a gate for each of the fence builds we do for Room to Run. He also is DJ on Saturdays for Beach Music at Gaston College. To make a song request call Joe on Saturday afternoon 704-922-4286. Or send money during their NPR fundraising drive on May 10. Call 877-270-9743 to make a donation and don't forget to mention Joe's name.

Allison Brooks, Kyle Sadler, Brandy Gibson and Sofia Flavin are some of our staff who share their experience working at the Gaston Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic and Gaston Low Cost Vet Clinic. These are just four of the people who are on the front line caring for your animals. We hope you enjoy getting to know them.

Nancy Foltz has been an important part of helping approximately 1800 pets find a home or get rescued. Nancy and her Pets to Go program is also featured in our first newsletter, "Quarterly Whiskers," Check it out:

https://mailchi.mp/b02de9b94172/first-newsletter-from-the-animal-league?e=89ceb8fdfa

David Holcombe, current board president of ALGC hold much of the history of the Animal League and the Gaston Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic. He owns and operates K-9 petsitting and plays Santa Claus to pose for pictures with people and animals as one of his hobbies.

Sen. Marshall Rauch is interviewed about his dog, GI. This interview can be heard on the day of his 101st birthday, Feb 2, 2024.

Marshall appreciates the Animal League of Gaston County because ALGC has Ruth's Garden, an event venue but also provides a place to buy bricks or pavers to memorialize one's pet.

This is a trailer and introduction to the first ever podcast for the Animal League of Gaston County.