The Sampson County Animal Shelter was inspected last month. The citation accuses the shelter of premature euthanasia of 15 animals, and inadequate feeding, lighting and veterinary care for animals.

CLINTON — With the chaos of Hurricane Florence stubbornly parked over eastern North Carolina, the Sampson County Livestock Arena, filled with more than 150 evacuated pets, is surprisingly calm.

North Carolina state veterinary officials issue a $4,800 fine and warning to Sampson County, saying its animal shelter euthanized dogs and cats unlawfully early and neglected them.

CLINTON, NC (WTVD) -- Picketers protested outside the Sampson County Animal Shelter on Monday, where officials say at least seven dogs were prematurely euthanized and other animals were not being ...

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Rising intake in NC animal shelters may reverse declining trends in euthanasia. At-risk dogs, cats could be first to be put down. ... the director of the Sampson County shelter.

The pet shelter is the Sampson County Animal Shelter, 168 Agriculture Place in Clinton. Carr said Monday he did not yet know the capacities of the shelters.

North Carolina state veterinary officials issue a $4,800 fine and warning to Sampson County, saying its animal shelter euthanized dogs and cats unlawfully early and neglected them.