The Marion County Sheriff's Office noticed a car with the door open in a local business parking lot Friday around 12:46 a.m.
A deputy approached the vehicle, finding two adults in the front slumped over with two small children and a dog asleep in the back seat, according to a post from the sheriff's office.
Over three grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were discovered in the vehicle.
Bradley Morgan, 28, and Ashley Jean Smith, 35, both of Winnabow, NC were arrested and charged with the distribution of methamphetamine.
Police said the dog was taken to the local animal shelter and the two children were taken into emergency protective custody, evaluated for possible drug exposure at a local hospital, and released to the Dept. of Social Services.
Police added that this is a perfect example of why everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings and pay attention to things that seem out of the ordinary.