'Endearing' Mashed Potatoes: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

SMITHTOWN, NY — Mashed Potatoes, a 13-year-old domestic, medium-haired female, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. She has a striking tuxedo pattern coat.

"This lovely lady spent her entire life in a home, only to be abandoned to fend for herself, when her humans moved, leaving her behind," the shelter wrote in a statement. "Despite this heartbreaking crossroads, Mashed Potatoes remains ever so friendly and outgoing."

The shelter team said it is determined to find her that perfect forever-ever family she always deserved to spoil her silly for her golden years.

"Upon making her acquaintance, Mashed Potatoes will melt your heart, like a dab of butter on a warm side dish," the shelter wrote. "She has some minor hair loss, likely due to a flea allergy, which the team at the shelter has been successful in resolving. Her endearing personality can capture anyone’s heart, especially when gazing up at you with those enchanting, gemstone eyes, commanding a gentle petting and some TLC. Mash Potatoes' charming and delightful nature would enrich the life of any animal-loving human."

Mashed Potatoes would do well in most homes including those with kids, other cats and possibly dogs, according to the shelter.

If you are interested in meeting Mashed Potatoes, please fill out an application to schedule time to properly interact with your prospective soul mate in a domestic setting.

There are currently a variety of male and female cats and 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.

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, please call the Smithtown Animal Shelter 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 and kennel attendants 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.

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.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.