Huntington Town Residents Invited To Join 'Betty White Challenge'

HUNTINGTON, NY — Town of Huntington residents were encouraged to participate in the "Betty White Challenge" by Supervisor Edmund Smyth, according to a news release.

Betty White, an actress known for "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died recently at the age of 99. With what would have been her 100th birthday on Jan. 17 coming up, Smyth asked Huntingtonians to donate in Betty White's name to the Give a Dog a Dream charity.

"In honor of what would have been the legendary Betty White’s 100th birthday on January 17, I’m asking her fans — and all dog lovers who can afford to do so — to donate $5 in her name to our Give a Dog a Dream charity, which funds medically necessary surgeries for shelter dogs in need, or donate a wish list item to our shelter," Smyth stated.

The "Betty White Challenge" is an event asking people to donate $5 to animal shelters or rescues in the actress's name.

The Huntington Animal Shelter's biggest needs are flat collars in medium, large and extra large sizes; flat leashes; treats; and indestructible toys. The shelter also accepts donations of blankets, detergent, food, etc.

Give a Dog a Dream Inc. is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that specializes in veterinary care and advanced dog behavior modification training. Proceeds fund medically-necessary surgeries and behavior modification training for Town of Huntington Animal Shelter dogs. Huntington Animal Shelter success stories funded by Give a Dog a Dream can be found online.

Due to coronavirus-related staffing shortages, the Huntington Animal Shelter is open by appointment only at this time; residents are asked to call ahead to drop off items or schedule a visit with its dogs at 631-754-8722.

The Huntington Animal Shelter is at 106 Deposit Road, East Northport. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After-hours emergency calls can be made to 631-351-3234.

The Town of Huntington Cat Shelter, located next door to the dog shelter, at 104 Deposit Road, is managed by Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center. For details on donating to the cat shelter, please call 631-651-9788.