Chevy, Found 'Broken And Beaten' On Roadside, Is Smithtown Pet Of Week

SMITHTOWN, NY — Chevy, a 2-year-old male pit mix, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. Also known as "Bo," he had a difficult start to his young life, according to the shelter.

"It’s hard to imagine that this happy pup was once found on the side of the road, broken and beaten this past New Year’s Eve," the shelter wrote. "Thanks to the kind hearted nature of law enforcement at the Suffolk County Police Department, a truly devoted team at Animal Surgical Center, one saintly foster family, and the selfless team at the Smithtown Animal Shelter, Chevy is thriving, back to good health, and awaiting his furrever home. Since his recovery, Chevy has become quite a celebrity, making appearances in viral TikToks, and getting profiled by News 12 and Newsday. Chevy loves to listen to music, especially Andrea Bocelli, earning him the nickname Bocelli, or Bo for short."

Chevy is finally getting to experience the happy puppy life that he never had before, the shelter wrote. He has gained back weight, is strong and mobile despite still having a slight limp, and loves to snuggle and kiss.

"Even though he was mistreated by humans before, he is still very trusting and friendly to all new people," the shelter stated.

He gets along with some dogs and has lived in a multi-pet home for the period of his recovery.

"Chevy is the perfect example of the ultimate comeback story, and he won’t let anything get him down," the shelter wrote. "We will only allow Chevy into the best of homes who will provide him with the love and care he was missing in his past life. Due to his limited vision, he should only be with older kids that will respect his sight trouble. He also has a well-managed food allergy. He needs a family that is fully committed to the promise that Chevy will never know another bad day again. Chevy can’t wait to find his perfect furrever home, and we know that home is out there somewhere for him."

If you are interested in meeting Chevy, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in a domestic setting, which includes the shelter's Meet and Greet Room, the dog runs and the Dog Walk trail. Family Pet Meet and Greets and at-home interactions are also welcome and an integral part of the adoption process.

While the shelter is open to the public, it asks that people call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and Wednesday evenings are by appointment only.

To inquire about the Pet of the Week or to meet your potential soulmate, call the Smithtown Animal & Adoption Center at 631-360-7575.

The Smithtown Animal Shelter's primary concern is finding the perfect home for each animal that finds his/her way to it. The Animal Control Officers at the Smithtown Animal Shelter will go out of their way to ensure both the rescued and rescuer are made for one another. If you have other pets, you can arrange to bring your four-legged family member into the shelter or they can set up an at-home meet & greet to see how your prospective new addition does with other family members, pets or the household itself. Please allow yourself an hour minimum to meet with your potential new family member.

The shelter is also seeking foster volunteers. Foster parents provide temporary care for cats, kittens and dogs in their own homes. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care, while others may need care for an extended time. Potential fosters need to have no other pets or young children in the home.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.