Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Mia

SMITHTOWN, NY — Mia, a 4-year-old female pit terrier/mastiff and lab mix, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

She has lived in the Smithtown Animal Shelter for three years after being hit by a car, according to the shelter.

"Mia has a very goofy personality and is a total love bug," the shelter wrote in a statement. "She’s a big fan of going for walks, playing with toys, and snuggles! Mia is still distrustful of strangers, so she needs a home that will help her come out of her shell and properly introduce her to new people. If you’re able to put in a little bit of work, the love from Mia is absolutely worth it. Mia would prefer to be the only pet in a home without children."

If you are interested in meeting Mia, 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.

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.