Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Huckleberry

SMITHTOWN, NY — Huckleberry, also known as Huck, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. Huck is a purebred 2-and-a-half year-old male German Shepherd who loves to play and to learn, according to the shelter.

"Huck is extremely loyal and a highly intelligent working dog," the shelter wrote in a news release. "Huck is great at learning new tricks and commands. He’s naturally attentive to his humans, and his affectionate demeanor makes him irresistible at first paw. Huck can be protective of his home and his humans, but this loyalty can make him easy to train. Huck’s perfect home will have experience with the German Shepherd breed and will understand the importance of giving him the mental stimulation and exercise he needs to live a happy and active life."

If you are interested in meeting Huck, 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.

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 Nov. 4, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2. To book appointments, please call 631-566-8870.