Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Rocky

SMITHTOWN, NY — Rocky, a male German Shepherd mix between 12 and 14 years old, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's featured pet in the first week of December. Rocky, along with his two siblings, Suzie and Cali, came to the shelter when their owner died, according to a news release.

"This sweet old fella deserves the chance to live out his days in a warm home with a loving family," the shelter wrote. "Rocky has significant arthritis and hearing loss. While Rocky does get along with his siblings, he should be the only pet in the house, if adopted without them. He adores being the object of attention and being around people. We would love to see Rocky adopted or in a permanent foster home in time for the holidays."

If you are interested in meeting Rocky, 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. Potential fosters need to have no other pets or young children in the home.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.