SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WTVD) -- Police and animal control officers are trying to figure out why someone would intentionally abandon a dog in a busy Smithfield shopping center.
Authorities believe it happened sometime between 8 and 10 a.m. Monday.
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The dog was found at Pine Needle Plaza on N. Brightleaf Boulevard by a concerned citizen who said the dog was tied by its leash to a light pole next to the Pizza Hut drive-thru.
It happened only one mile from the Johnston County Animal Shelter.
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Authorities took the dog to the shelter. It had no apparent injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Town of Smithfield Animal Control at 919-989-1074 or 919-934-2121. Callers may remain anonymous.