Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: King James

SMITHTOWN, NY — King James, a rooster, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

King James was found wandering as a stray and never claimed, according to the shelter.

"He is a big boy who loves his treats!" the shelter wrote. "He will follow you around and cluck to get your attention. James is social around other animals and has a curious and independent spirit. He has no problems being open and vocal when he feels happy. James can fly decently well for a chicken and will need an enclosed coop so he does not get loose. We know there’s a perfect family for him out there somewhere."

The Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter is not equipped to safely house animals other than dogs and cats for the long term, the shelter wrote.

"However, if an animal is in danger and needs housing temporarily until another rescue has room, we will do our best to provide safe shelter while we can," the shelter stated. "While the animal waits for space to open in another rescue, it will be available for adoption through our Adoption Center."

While the shelter is open to the public, it 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.