Pets

Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Whisper

Whisper, a female kitten between 7 and 8 months old, is shy at first but very friendly when she opens up. Would you like to adopt her?

Whisper, a female kitten between 7 and 8 months old, is the Smithtown Pet of the Week.
Whisper, a female kitten between 7 and 8 months old, is the Smithtown Pet of the Week. (Town of Smithtown)

SMITHTOWN, NY — Whisper, a female domestic medium hair mix between 7 and 8 months old, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. She went to the shelter as part of its Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program.

"This fluffy lady can be a little shy when you first meet her, but once she learns to trust you, she is as friendly as can be!" the shelter wrote. "She enjoys spending her time hiding but will open up and be very affectionate when around people and animals she trusts. Whisper would do best in a quiet home with other calm cats or dogs."

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

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"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.

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.

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The Smithtown Animal Shelter has reopened, but due to the coronavirus, the shelter is continuing to practice social distancing in its facility, as well as indoor mask guidelines.

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, please call the Smithtown Animal Shelter 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 and kennel attendants 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.

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.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.

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