Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Rocky

SMITHTOWN, NY — Rocky, a 12-to-14-year-old male German shepherd, was named the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. He is as affectionate as can be, according to the shelter.

"This sweet guy deserves the chance to live out his days in a warm home with a loving family," the shelter wrote in an email. "Rocky was brought to the Animal Shelter after his previous owner sadly passed away. He loves to go for walks and snuggle up to any new person he meets."

Rocky is losing his hearing and has arthritis, so a potential new owner would have to medicate him and teach him how to adjust to hearing loss.

"Other than these issues, Rocky shows no signs of slowing down," the shelter said. "Rocky would prefer to be the only pet in the house."

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 an extended time. Potential fosters need to have no other pets or young children in the home.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation is scheduled to host a series of low-cost spay/neuter mobile clinics at the Smithtown Animal Shelter on March 17, March 31, April 14, and April 28. To book appointments, you can call 631-566-8870.