Smithtown Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Mia & Hokey Pokey

SMITHTOWN, NY — Mia the dog and Hokey Pokey the cat were named the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pets of the Week.

Mia, a young female mastiff and lab mix, went to the shelter after being hit by a car. Fortunately, her injuries were not severe, with only a few scrapes and minor fractures in her foot. Mia’s former owner could no longer provide for her after the car accident.

"Despite being scared and injured, she began to bond with the shelter staff with her playful and affectionate personality shining through the bruises and bumps," the shelter said. "In her former life, Mia was an outdoor yard dog who didn’t receive much attention. The silver lining is just how grateful she is to love and be cuddled by everyone she meets. Mia would be best in a home without other pets or children."

Hokey Pokey, a male 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten, was born to a stray cat in December with a deformed rear leg and tail.

"Hope for his survival was not high, as kittens born with deformities often have difficulty thriving," the shelter stated. "However, Hokey Pokey stayed strong, and he has shown what living life to the fullest means. This little fighter plays, snuggles, and behaves each day like he will not be defined by his disabilities, and who are we to argue?"

He will need to have his deformed leg amputated when he is old enough, and he will likely never have control over urination/defecation behavior, but his spirit and grit is absolutely unbreakable, according to the shelter. Hokey Pokey can live with any dogs, cats, or children; he just needs a home that will give him the love and special care that he needs to live a long and happy life.

Due to the new coronavirus, the Smithtown Animal Shelter has had to restrict public access to confirmed adoption appointments and animal/wildlife rescue. Hours 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.

For those wishing to meet 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.

In the case of Hokey Pokey, there are currently 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.

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.

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.