Two eastern North Carolina animal shelters have been fined thousands of dollars after state inspections uncovered serious violations in animal care and recordkeeping.
Greene County Animal Shelter faces a $7,000 penalty for issues like missing medication records, lack of clean water, and failure to treat animals—including a cat named Penguin with severe injuries.
The shelter says it’s taking corrective steps, including staff training and a reinspection.
Bertie County Animal Shelter was also fined just over $6,000 for problems such as failing to provide medical care, document animal intake and euthanasia, and not following required hold periods.
Officials noted a cat named White Socks was left untreated for serious health issues, and at least 37 animals were euthanized without proper records or justification.
