Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Cookie

SMITHTOWN, NY — Cookie, an 8-year-old female terrier mix, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. She arrived at the shelter after the death of her previous owner.

"She was well cared for, trained, and learned how to love unconditionally from a very young age," the shelter stated. "Unfortunately, Cookie is often overlooked by adopters because of her age, despite having half of her happy and healthy years ahead of her."

Cookie loves running around the dog park and playing with shelter staff and volunteers.

"With a puppy-like energy and fantastic manners, she’s a great fit for families with kids, other calm dogs, or the empty nester looking for a companion," the shelter wrote. "This dog is the most perfect, most affectionate best friend a family can wish for!

"There is nothing that Cookie or the team at the Smithtown Animal Shelter would love more than to find her a new family to give wet and sloppy kisses to every time they walk through the door."

If you are interested in meeting Cookie, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her 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.

Due to the coronavirus, the Smithtown Animal Shelter has had to restrict public access to confirmed adoption appointments and animal/wildlife rescue. 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 extended time.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will hold a low-cost spay/neuter mobile clinic at the Smithtown Animal Shelter on Aug. 26, Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, and Oct. 21. To book appointments, please call 631-566-8870.