Animal League of Gaston County Podcast

Today we hear our last in this 3 part series of the history of the spay neuter clinic and new full service hospital. We learn about the free food pantry, animal express and the pets to go programs that the Animal League runs. We also learn about the first Low country Garden party fundraiser that is coming up on May 16 and how to donate or get a ticket.

This is the 2nd interview of 3 with Terry Kenny, the founder and CEO of the Low Cost Spay Neuter and Animal hospital. You will hear about the first Gala for the Animal League of Gaston County coming up on May 16, 2026. You will also hear specifics on costs. You will learn about "Sassy/Marlow" our clinic cat. And you will hear more about the hospital that opened this past year.

Terry Kenny, formerly a family lawyer, not only volunteered for 14 years as Executive Director, but helped found the Gaston Low Cost Vet Clinic with the first grant she ever wrote to come in at $35,000. Once disturbed at learning Gaston County euthanized more than 9000 animal at the pound in 2007 , she went into action. Learn more about Terry and her successes with the Animal League of Gaston Coun...

Wrap up of 2025 and the conclusion of a 2 part series with Clark Simon who ran for City Council. His motto is that it doesn't hurt to be nice. Learn about the many programs that the animal puts on and the astounding rate reduction of the euthanized animals in Gaston County from 2009 to 2025

Clark is an animal lover who seems to run into dogs that need rescuing in his every day life and he shares some great stories on today's podcast. He acknowledges, everyone loves animals even if you don’t have one. Most of us  just want to have a furry little buddy that is happy and healthy and recognizes the big help the Animal League’s many services including our new full service low co...

Shelley is a new board member for the Animal League of Gaston County but she is also a trapper for Cat Smart Coalition. Shelley talks about participating in Room to Run, as well as some of the cats in her home she is trying to home. You will hear about her orange cat Bear who is also looking for his forever home.

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...

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 inclin...

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.