Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Mr. Smithers

SMITHTOWN, NY — Mr. Smithers, a 10-year-old domestic shorthair, was named the Smithtown Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. He was brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan who found him crying in a bush on Smithtown Boulevard. Mr. Smithers, who shares a name with The Simpsons character, has quickly learned how to enjoy his life at the shelter, stealing kisses and scratches behind the ears from the staff and volunteers at every moment of the day.

"Mr. Smithers likes to nudge your hand to get your attention," the shelter said. "We bet you won’t be able to stop petting this furry Purr-baby."

The shelter discovered Mr. Smithers has a manageable hyperthyroid condition that is maintained with daily medications.

"While he may require a little extra care than the usual independent feline, the appreciation and loyalty exhibited by Mr. Smithers could put a smile on the toughest of critics," the shelter wrote.

He gets along with the other cats in the shelter and would be a welcome addition to any home that has cats, according to the shelter.

"If you are looking for a best friend who enjoys spending his days perfecting the art of becoming a couch potato, doting on his every purr, look no further."

Currently, there are a variety of male and female cats & kittens available to adopt or foster.

"If you are looking for a fun loving, yarn tossing ball of love, stop by the Kitten Nursery or the Cat Condos at the Smithtown Animal Shelter and find a PURR-fect soulmate or two," the shelter stated.

Walk-In Hours at Smithtown Animal Shelter are currently Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays 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.

All of the felines at the shelter are current on vaccines and have received a full workup (blood work, Feline HIV & Leukemia tested, physical exam etc.) by a board-certified veterinarian.