Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Kobe

SMITHTOWN, NY - Kobe, a 3-year-old male English Bulldog and Pittie mix, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. The shelter refers to him as "the world's greatest cuddle monster."

"Kobe is an adorable pup with a face that makes him impossible to resist," the shelter wrote in an email. "This total goofball will perform to get your attention. Kobe’s sweet and energetic disposition knows no bias. He loves every person, big or small, unconditionally. Kobe absolutely adores children, but would prefer to be the only pet in the household, vying for your love and friendship."

He was dealt a bad hand in life, as he suffers from a chronic heart condition. His future soulmate will need to go the extra mile by giving him daily medication and a yearly checkup with a cardiologist. It’s also equally important to avoid taking him on long walks or being outside during hot weather, according to the shelter.

"Despite his heart condition, and a tough start to life, Kobe has a sheer will to live, love and play unlike any other pup," the shelter said. "His amazing demeanor and unbreakable spirit gives us hope that he is destined to find a warmhearted furrever family that will care for him as unconditionally as he loves everyone he meets."

If you are interested in meeting Kobe, 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 Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, and Oct. 21. To book appointments, please call 631-566-8870.