Two women were arrested for allegedly carrying out surgical procedures on cats inside a private residence.
Camryn Garrard, 27, and Sarah Benefield, 37, who lack veterinary licenses, face charges of animal cruelty and unlawfully practicing veterinary medicine.
The investigation into the allegations began after Douglas County Animal Control received a complaint on December 16 claiming the women had neutered two male cats at Benefield’s home in Newnan, Georgia. Authorities say the procedures may have been done without anesthesia.
At the time of the alleged incidents, Garrard worked for West Georgia Mobile Vet, while Benefield had previously been employed by the practice, according to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office.
When animal control officers questioned the veterinarian overseeing the mobile clinic, he told investigators he was unaware of any surgeries being performed by staff.
The veterinarian also denied signing rabies vaccination paperwork linked to the cats, even though records show the shots were administered under his name.
The cats, identified as Calvin and Klein, later needed follow-up treatment from licensed veterinarians. Authorities told Fox5Atlanta that both animals have recovered and are not believed to have suffered permanent injuries.
Garrard and Benefield turned themselves in earlier this week and were booked into the Coweta County Jail.
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