Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Blaze

SMITHTOWN, NY — Blaze, a 9-year-old male pit mix, was named the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

He was rescued by Smithtown Animal Control Officers who found him abandoned and left in a cage at Blydenburger Park, according to the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Despite that, he has remained loving and affectionate.

"Blaze absolutely loves to play with toys, give kisses, and eat lots of food!" the shelter stated. "In the winter, he’ll snuggle up in his jacket, and in the summer, he’ll splash around in the kiddie pool. Once he trusts you, he’ll love you forever. Blaze is very loyal and protective of his people, so he will need a home that can help properly introduce him to new people. This good boy deserves a warm bed in an adult-only home where he can be the only pet."

If you are interested in meeting Blaze, 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.

The Smithtown Animal Shelter said it must continue to practice social distancing, safety guidance, and indoor mask guidelines to best protect the animals and staff. While it is open to the public, the shelter 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.