Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement
Coverage of Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement in the Nexus archive.
- Man wanted for abandoning one-day-old puppies in the rain in Gaston County
A man is wanted for abandoning one-day-old puppies outside a veterinarian's office in Cherryville, Gaston County, where one puppy died in the rain. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on July 13, according to Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement.
- 1-day-old puppies abandoned during ‘pouring rain’ in Gaston County, officials say
Seven one-day-old puppies were abandoned in a box during heavy rain near a veterinary facility in Gaston County, North Carolina. One puppy died, and the remaining six are in care while authorities seek to locate the mother and identify the person responsible.
- Dog found tied to stop sign with rope knotted around hips in Gaston County
A dog was found tied to a stop sign with a rope knotted around its hips in Gaston County and rescued after coming dangerously close to traffic. Authorities believe the dog was intentionally left there due to a bag of dog food found nearby, amid a heatwave with temperatures near 90°F.