Islip Animal Shelter's Adopt-a-Thon Finds 8 Dogs Forever Homes

Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center’s annual Adopt-a-thon fundraiser was a huge success this year, with four dogs and three cats finding permanent homes and four dogs being reunited with their owners. Additionally, 12 applications for adoption were filed and are pending review.

“The Town of Islip has a great reputation of finding forever homes for homeless and in-need animals, and that is something we are truly proud of,” said Islip Supervisor Tom Croci, who showed his support at this year’s event.

The fundraiser, which was sponsored by Live.Love.Bark Dog Rescue, was held at the Shelter located at 210 S. Denver Ave.

Micro-chipping for dogs and cats was offered for $25, and at this year’s event, 16 dogs and one cat were micro-chipped, raising $425. An additional $650 was raised through donations and raffle ticket sales, which will all go towards maintaining the shelter. Live.Love.Bark also paid a portion of the adoption fees for three out of the four dogs adopted who had been at the shelter for over six months.

“All of the shelter employees, volunteers and vendors really came together to make this event a big success,” said Islip’s Receiver of Taxes Alexis Weik. “It’s so evident that we all share the same goal – to get these amazing, but unfortunate animals into happy and stable forever homes.”

To view photos from this year’s event, please visit the Live.Love.Bark Facebook page. If you’re interested in adopting, visit the shelter in Bay Shore or call (631) 224-5660.