Town Of Smithtown Pizzerias Encourage Pet Adoption W/ Campaign

TOWN OF SMITHTOWN, NY — Amid the coronavirus outbreak, local pizzerias and the Town of Smithtown joined forces in a collaborative effort to help find loving homes for rescue dogs and cats at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. The Town announced the partnership Tuesday.

Participating pizzerias tape adoption flyers to pizza boxes which are then delivered to customers. Each flyer includes important information about the animal seeking a loving home, including age, gender and the needs of each adoptee.

"The truth is that it’s an ideal time to consider adopting a loving animal in need of a second chance," Councilwoman Lisa Inzerillo said in a news release. "So we started making calls to local establishments currently operating as essential businesses. The response was overwhelmingly positive, as many of these establishments have stepped up to help the community from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic."

The main objective of the Pizza Box Adoption campaign is to attract new eyes to the longest shelter residents, often passed up because of age, size or breed misconception.

"Every adoptee featured on these flyers is truly deserving of a second chance," the Town stated.

The following local businesses have participated in the adoption campaign:

• Buona Sera in Smithtown
• Monte’s in Smithtown
• Three Bambino’s in Smithtown
• Mannino’s in Smithtown
• Ciro’s Pizza in Smithtown
• Alpine Bakery in Smithtown
• Branchinelli’s in Hauppauge
• Mama Sbarro’s in Hauppauge
• Gino’s in Kings Park
• Legend’s in Kings Park
• Ciro’s in Kings Park
• Pizzaiola in Commack

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Smithtown Animal Shelter public access is restricted to confirmed adoption appointments and wildlife/domestic animal rescue only. The hours at the facility are currently Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and Wednesday evenings are by appointment only.

Below is an example of a flyer, featuring Cookie: