According to Paweł Meyer from the General Veterinary Inspectorate, the inspections were carried out to assess living conditions for animals, particularly in light of colder weather and the need to ensure adequate care. In total, 368 inspections were conducted across more than 300 shelters by local authorities as well as provincial, district, and county veterinarians. Two inspections are still ongoing. Meyer said that formal decisions have already been issued for four shelters, with further administrative actions expected in the coming weeks as the remaining findings are reviewed. The inspection drive follows media reports alleging abuse and neglect at an animal shelter in the southern Polish city of Bytom. The case attracted nationwide attention after popular Polish singer Dorota “Doda” Rabczewska publicly highlighted the suffering of animals exposed to freezing conditions. Authorities say the results underline the need for continued oversight of animal shelters and stricter enforcement of welfare standards, particularly during extreme weather, to ensure that animals are protected from neglect and mistreatment.