Fifty-five Romanian municipalities have collectively paid millions of euros to the animal shelter NGO, Aspa Ivets, located in Giurgiu county. This NGO euthanized more dogs than any other public or private shelter in the country between 2023 and 2025, using public funds. Payments were made to Aspa Ivets while circumventing standard public procurement procedures. The investigation reveals a pattern of direct funding to the organization responsible for the highest number of dog euthanasias. Details regarding the specific mechanisms used to avoid public tender processes are emerging. The payments raise questions about transparency and accountability in the allocation of public resources for animal welfare. Authorities are now examining the financial transactions and the justification for the high euthanasia rates.