Craven County Sheriff’s Office - Animal Protective Services

11/02/2026

10/10/2026

Come out to Mum Fest!

09/28/2026

A tattoo fundraiser in North Carolina raised $9,000 to help animals in need — from pets to injured and orphaned wildlife. ✒️🐰

Lucky Street Tattoos teamed up with Craven County Sheriff’s Office - Animal Protective Services and OWLS Wildlife Center for the “Tats for Tails” fundraiser on September 6.

The money raised was split between Animal Protective Services and OWLS Wildlife Center. OWLS says its share will help provide food, medical care and a safe place to recover for injured and orphaned native wildlife before they can be released back into the wild. The nonprofit wildlife shelter cared for more than 2,000 birds, small mammals and reptiles in 2025.

09/23/2026

Thank you!

09/12/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Come out and support a wonderful cause. 🐾
Friends of Craven County Sheriff's Office
OWLS Wildlife Center
Lucky Street Tattoos

09/01/2026

We are so excited about this.
Come out and support a great cause 🐾

🐾🖤 Tats For Tails

Mark your calendars because Lucky Street Tattoo is putting their ink to work for a GREAT cause! 🎉

📅 September 13th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for an awesome fundraiser benefiting Friends of the Craven County Sheriff’s Office AND Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter! 🐶🐱🦅🦉🐢

Whether you’ve been thinking about getting that tattoo you’ve always wanted, want to add a little more ink to your collection, or simply want to come out and support two organizations doing important work for our community and wildlife this is the place to be!

Every tattoo helps give back and supports the animals and the people who work tirelessly to protect them. ❤️

🎨 Come get INKED.
🐾 Come support a cause.
🦉 Come help make a difference.

Bring your friends, share this post, and help us spread the word!

September 13th | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Lucky Street Tattoo

Let's fill the shop, raise some money, and show what our community can do when we come together! 🖤🐾

Who’s getting some new ink for a good cause?!

Craven County Sheriff’s Office - Animal Protective Services
Craven County Sheriff's Office - K-9 Unit
Craven County Sheriff's Office
Craven-Pamlico Animal Services
Craven County Crime Stoppers
K9 Reflection
Friends of Craven Pamlico Animal Service Center
Paws on the Battlefield
OWLS Wildlife Center
Lucky Street Tattoos
HLB Photography

08/18/2026

🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY CRAVEN COUNTY 🌡️

Craven County Animal Protective Services will be out patrolling today and checking on animals throughout the county.

Please make sure your pets have adequate shelter, plenty of fresh water, and access to shade. Animals left outside without proper protection from these extreme temperatures can quickly become distressed and suffer serious injury.

If APS finds an animal without suitable housing, water, or shade or an animal that is in distress, we will take action, including seizure when necessary, to protect the animal.

We will be stopping at multiple locations throughout the day to make sure animals are not being left in dangerous conditions.

🚨 See an animal in distress or need a welfare check? Please call Craven County Animal Protective Services at 252-633-2357.

08/10/2026

🚨 CRAVEN COUNTY — PLEASE STOP DUMPING ANIMALS. 🚨

We have already received three calls today regarding animals being dumped. Right now, three dogs are running loose in Craven County because someone chose to dump them instead of surrendering them through the proper channels.

DUMPING AN ANIMAL IS ILLEGAL.

If you can no longer care for your pet, you need to contact the Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center and ask about the proper surrender process. There are resources available please use them.

Dumping an animal isn't just against the law. It creates a serious public safety risk. When a dog is abandoned on the side of the road or left to fend for itself, we don't know:

• Its temperament or how it will react to people or other animals
• Whether it is vaccinated
• Whether it is sick, injured, or in pain
• Whether it may run into traffic and cause an accident
• Whether it may bite someone or another animal

And let's be honest dumping an animal can ultimately lead to that animal's death. It can be hit by a vehicle, become injured, starve, suffer from exposure, or become the victim of another animal.

If you are struggling with your pet, ask for help before you make a decision that could cost your animal its life.

If you see someone dumping an animal, report it. Do not assume someone else will handle it.

We need to do better for the animals in our community. Surrender responsibly. Don't dump.

Craven-Pamlico Animal Services
252-637-4606

07/22/2026

We are out if food!

🐾 FREE Dog Food Giveaway! 🐾

If you could use a little help feeding your furry family members, we've got you covered!
Location: 1100 Clarks Road
📅 Friday, July 24
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We have an abundance of dog food available and would love to get it into the hands of those who need it. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to stop by while they last!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors. Together, we can help keep pets fed and with the families who love them. 🐶❤️

Friends of Craven County Sheriff's Office
Craven-Pamlico Animal Services