Sweet Tea, 'Sweet As Her Name Implies,' Is Smithtown Pet Of The Week

SMITHTOWN, NY — Sweet Tea, a female pibble between 1-and-a-half and 2 years old, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

"She is as sweet as her name implies, and loves to be surrounded by people," the shelter wrote. "She was found almost one year ago as a stray, a recent mom and very underweight … wandering busy roads trying desperately to get into passing cars. Since then Sweet Tea has had many firsts, like learning she loves to swim, pose for photoshoots, and snuggle up to all humans she meets."

Sweet Tea would do best as an only pet, according to the shelter.

"She wants to befriend other dogs, but is young and likes to rough house, so constant supervision and selecting appropriate play dates is recommended," the shelter wrote.

Sweet Tea will be at the shelter for one year next month.

"Our hope is that she is lucky enough to miss that particular anniversary."

If you are interested in meeting Sweet Tea, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her 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.

While the shelter is open to the public, it asks that people call ahead to schedule an appointment.

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.