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'Huge Heart Of Gold' Poker Face: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Poker Face, a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair, loves to meet new people. Would you like to meet him?

Poker Face, a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair, is the Smithtown Pet of the Week.
Poker Face, a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair, is the Smithtown Pet of the Week. (Town of Smithtown)

SMITHTOWN, NY — Poker Face, a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

He was found living in a local feral cat colony, according to the shelter.

"Poker Face has got a huge heart of gold and he loves to meet new people," the shelter stated. "He has some scars from his time living in the streets, but he doesn’t let them bother him. He is FIV+, which should not be an issue if he is kept indoors. He can freely live with other cats as long as they are all spayed or neutered. We’re excited for Poker Face to live a long and happy life in a home that is ready for all of his cuddles."

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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.

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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.


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