'Highly Intelligent Gentleman' Chops: Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Chops, a 1-and-a-half to 2-year-old male German Shepard, is a "very good boy" once someone earns his trust. Want to meet him?

Taco Belle, 'Full-Time Love Machine,' Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Taco Belle, an 8-year-old female Persian mix, was found emaciated at a Taco Bell.

Sweet Tea, 'Sweet As Her Name Implies,' Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Sweet Tea, a female pibble around 2 years old, was found as an underweight stray and recent mom. She loves to swim, snuggle and take photos.

Clark And Eddie, 'Incredibly Sweet': Smithtown Pets Of The Week

Clark and Eddie, around 4 years old, are not bonded, but the shelter said it would ideally like to see them adopted together.

'Most Affectionate And Charming' Lil Bruno: Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Lil Bruno was adopted from the shelter as a kitten but returned when his family fell on hard times. Would you like to meet him?

'Huge Heart Of Gold' Poker Face: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Poker Face, a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair, loves to meet new people. Would you like to meet him?

'Sweet, Outgoing' Meadow: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Meadow, a 2-year-old female labrador retriever mix, always has a smile on her face, according to the shelter. Want to meet her?

Maizee, 'Stunning Ball Of Happy Energy': Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Maizee, a 2-year-old female Husky/Jindo mix, "is a total delight, and we know her perfect home will find her soon enough," the shelter says.

'Delightful' Buddy Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Buddy, a 12-year-old male beagle mix, is "gentle, outgoing, loves all people and is pretty low-key," the shelter wrote.

Jack, 'Sweet And Affectionate,' Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Jack, a 2-year-old male Pekingese mix, needs to trust someone before he accepts them fully, but the shelter feels the payoff is worth it.

Huey, Dewey & Louie The Ducks: Smithtown's Adoptable Pets Of The Week

The male Pekin ducks were abandoned in a pond in a local park, being picked on by wild fowl. Would you like to adopt one - or all three?

'Energetic' Buster Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Buster, a 2-year-old male chocolate lab, "has a happy smile that is impossible to resist." Would you like to see his smile and meet him?

Akneada Baker, Who Made 'Incredible Recovery': Smithtown Pet Of Week

The 8-year-old female domestic shorthair was found as an emaciated and underweight stray with severe dental problems but has recovered.

'Sweet' Candyland Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Candyland, a 6-month-old female domestic medium hair feline, is very playful and affectionate. Want to meet her?

'Absolutely Lovely Lilly' Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Lilly, who is roughly 5-years-old, is "very sweet and affectionate with people." Are you interested in adopting her?

Ophelia, 'Sweet And Kind,' Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Ophelia, a 1-year-old female border collie mix, "desperately craves love and affection." Would you like to provide that for her?

Sweet Tea, 'Friendly And Loving,' Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Sweet Tea, a 1-year-old female pit mix, "is a small ball of energy and an absolute pleasure to be around." Want to meet her?

Jitterbug, 'Outgoing And Friendly,' Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Jitterbug is a female American Staffordshire-Terrier mix between 2 and 3 years. "She has so much love to give, and is full of energy too!"

Barbie The Bunny: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Barbie was abandoned at Sunken Meadow State Park with her companion, Ken, who has since been adopted. Barbie is looking for her dream home.

'All Affection, All The Time': Smokey Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Smokey, a 14-year-old male, was adopted as a kitten but returned when his owner moved. Would you like to meet him?

Hannibal, 'Bursting With Energy': Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Hannibal, a 5-year-old male pit mix, is "fun-loving, social, and very active." Would you like to meet him?

'Very Sweet' Nora: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

"It’s hard to resist falling in love with Nora once you see her stunning green eyes!" the shelter wrote about the 2-year-old female.

'Affectionate, Gentle, Sweet': Tater Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Tater, who was born blind, was adopted as a kitten but returned to the shelter. He is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair.

'Stunning' Starling: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Starling was adopted as a kitten but returned because of allergies. "Starling is as affectionate and vocal as can be," the shelter wrote.

'Ball Of Constant Affection' Alabama: Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Alabama, a 5-year-old female domestic shorthair, was found living in a wheel well. She loves to chirp and get attention.

'Absolutely Purrfect Companion' Zendaya Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Zendaya, 2 years old, has feline leukemia. "Zendaya needs a special home that will shower her with love for every minute she has."

Frenchy And Rizzo, Abandoned On The L.I.E.: Smithtown Pets Of The Week

The sister cats learned to love again after people left them in cat carriers on the side of the Long Island Expressway. Want to meet them?

'Goofy' Mia, Once Hit By A Car, Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Mia, a 4-year-old female mastiff mix, has been a resident of the shelter for three years. Would you like to meet this "total love bug"?

Pet Safety Tips For July 4th Provided By Suffolk SPCA

From foods that are toxic to pets to loud fireworks, here are tips from the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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

The 2-year-old male pit mix was nursed back to good health and has become "quite a celebrity," according to the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

Ufee, 'Very Gentle And Kind,' Is Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Ufee, a 14-year-old male Pomeranian mix, acts just like a young pup. He was found abandoned in a local park. Would you like to adopt him?

Joey Biscuits, Full Of Love And Energy: Smithtown Pet Of The Week

The 2-and-a-half-year-old male domestic shorthair is an indoor cat. "He is extremely outgoing and affectionate," the shelter wrote.

'Absolutely Delightful' Santiago Smalls: Smithtown Pet Of The Week

Santiago Smalls, a male terrier/chihuahua mix between 4 and 6 years old, is a "little guy with a huge heart."

'Good-Natured' Lynx The Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Lynx was brought to the shelter as a stray but never claimed. He is highly intelligent, well-mannered and loves fetch.

Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Praline, Who Loves Affection

Praline, a 1-year-old female domestic shorthair, was found as part of the shelter's trap-neuter-release program.

Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Samson, Who Was Abandoned

Samson, a 9-year-old male boxer/pit mix, was left at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center with his sister, Delilah, after their old owner died.

Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Blaze, A 4-Year Shelter Resident

Blaze, a 10-year-old male pit mix, is part walking buddy, part couch potato. "Once Blaze trusts you, he’ll love you forever."

Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Ratatouille, A Total Cuddle Bug

Ratatouille, a 5-year-old female domestic shorthair mix, loves people and is super sweet, affectionate, and friendly.

Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Yodel, The Singing Cat

Yodel, a 7-year-old male domestic shorthair, earned his name for the way he "sings" and almost "talks" to people.

Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Mr. Ed

Mr. Ed, an 8-year-old male domestic shorthair cat, was previously adopted as a timid kitten. He was returned when his old family moved.