Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Butterscotch

SMITHTOWN, NY — Butterscotch, an 11-year-old female domestic shorthair, was named the Smithtown Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. She was brought to the shelter after the death of her owner. With no extended family to take care of her, Butterscotch was surrendered to the shelter.

She is known as a very affectionate and friendly cat, with the shelter dubbing her "Butterscotch the Sweetie." She loves to snuggle up next to new friends for lots of affection, and she is waiting to find someone to share her warm heart with.

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. The Town of Smithtown said it would like to remind all potential adopters not to overlook a senior pet. Senior pets often require less monitoring and training, and they can be even more loyal than young animals.

Currently, there are a variety of male and female cats & kittens available to adopt or foster.

"If you are looking for a fun loving, yarn tossing ball of love, stop by the Kitten Nursery or the Cat Condos at the Smithtown Animal Shelter and find a PURR-fect soulmate or two," the shelter stated.

Walk-In Hours at Smithtown Animal Shelter are currently Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays 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.

All of the felines at the shelter are current on vaccines and have received a full workup (blood work, Feline HIV & Leukemia tested, physical exam etc.) by a board-certified veterinarian.