A North Carolina man who was evicted and allegedly left behind a pet fish is facing animal cruelty charges, according to local media reports.
A North Carolina man is facing what might be a first-of-its-kind criminal charge in his county, according to local media reports.
Lt. Jerry Brewer of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office told the station that it was the first time someone had been charged with abusing a fish in the county.
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