The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Willow, a three year old Female Bully Mix whose high intelligence and obedience is second only to her public displays of affection. This “whole body wagger” if often overlooked, despite being known as the “Welcome Wagon” at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. She is extremely obedient and knows all of the major commands including paw, fetch and release and find the treat. Willow loves kids and grown ups equally. She is the perfect family pet.
Willow was relocated from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in March of 2018. She was a part of a relocation initiative to assist local shelters with overcrowding, and to welcome new prospective families to the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Those ears that stay straight up in the air all day long and her silly piglet noises are just a few of many adorable reasons Willow is a favorite among volunteers. She has been at the shelter for a year, but has yet to lose hope. She is young, healthy, great on a leash, and full of love to give one lucky family. Willow is Spayed, microchipped & fully vaccinated.
She would do best in a home without other pets, with a big yard to run or show off her long list of tricks. Willow is okay with some dogs, not a fan of cats. She loves all kids, but because of her size and her “Pit Bull in a China shop” enthusiasm when meeting new people, we recommend families with kids over the age of 12 who won’t fall to the ground when Willow tries to kiss their smiling faces.
If you are interested in meeting Willow, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting, which includes our Meet and Greet Room, the dog runs and our Dog Walk trail. Family Pet Meet and Greets are also welcome and an integral part of the adoption process.
Thinking About Adoption:
The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s primary concern is finding the perfect home for each animal that finds his/her way to us. 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 we can set up an at home meet and greet to see how your prospective family member does with other family members, pets, or the household itself.
Hours at Smithtown Animal Shelter are currently Monday – Friday 8AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday 8AM – 3:30PM (Sunday’s: by appointment only). To Inquire about the Pet of the Week or to meet your potential soulmate, please call the Smithtown Animal & Adoption Center at 631-360-7575.