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.Av Stephanie Rauch

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/15507Av Stephanie Rauch

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 Lo…

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.Av Stephanie Rauch

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'…

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=89ceb8fdfaAv Stephanie Rauch

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.Av Stephanie Rauch

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.Av Stephanie Rauch

Gaston County Matters is BACK! This week, Pastor Dickie goes to Gaston Hospital to interview Char BiamonteStockl on the importnace of mental health awareness, how to get people the help they need, and how her faith has impacted how she works with patients. You do NOT want to miss this one!Av Gaston County Matters

On today's episode, Dickie and Stuart talk Braves baseball, and the listeners are treated to an awesome interview with Shaaron Funderburk, the founder of Off The Streets - a non-profit program to help people in Gaston County! Shaaron recounts some of her own struggles from growing up in a difficult situation to her journey into starting an incredib…

Welcome back for part 2 of Dickie's interview with Marshall Rausch! On this episode we get to hear how Marshall became such a successful business man in a tough economic climate, and how his faith plays a crucial role in his every day life. You won't want to miss it!Av Gaston County Matters

Welcome back for another episode of Gaston County Matters! In part 1 of this 2 part series, we are treated to a conversation between Dickie and former Senator Marshall Rausch. Learn about his childhood in Long Island, NY during the Great Depression, how he helped integrate Gaston County, and his basketball days at Duke university. Come back next we…

In Episode 4, Dickie and Stuart are joined by Will Patrignelli, the owner of Will's Doggn' It Deli in Ranlo, NC. Will discusses the challenges he faced growing up just outside of New York City, meeting his lovely wife, relocating to North Carolina, and some of the struggles and triumphs of small business ownership. A can't miss interview with a can…

Episode 1, the pilot! Gaston County Matters is HERE! Finally, a podcast about the greatest place to call home in the entire world! For our first episode, Dickie himself is interviewed by our producer, Stuart, and we learn exactly what makes our great host tick. An engaging personality, Dickie makes you laugh and cry all at the same time. Don't miss…