Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Cookie

SMITHTOWN, NY — Cookie, a loving and happy 9-year-old pittie mix, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

"Of all the dogs in all the shelters, there is no other who is more deserving of a loving family," the shelter wrote via email. "This little girl adores every human she meets, can play for hours and gives the BEST snuggles."

Cookie would be ideal for families with children 8 years and up and should be the only pet in the home, according to shelter staff. She is very healthy and athletic. She needs a big yard where she can play fetch with her family.

"Sweet Cookie has been at the shelter for over a year and for the life of us, we can't understand why she is overlooked time and time again," shelter staff said. "Do not be fooled by her age, Cookie has a young heart, mind and body. She lives to please everyone she meets, collecting hugs and ear rubs by the hundreds."

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. Potential fosters need to have no other pets or young children in the home.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.