Episodes
25
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
Anima League of Gaston County's many programs and the people involved. an
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 County
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 cost hospital helps people in all kinds of ways to have furry loved ones.
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.
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