August is Shelter Clearance Month, a nationwide campaign dedicated to finding loving homes for animals in need. Many, including North Shore Animal League America, are reducing adoption fees by 50%, making it easier than ever to bring home a new furry friend. Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy or a cuddly cat, this is the perfect time to adopt an animal and help clear out the shelters!

But first …

*Donation Request* The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is in desperate need of towels. There is a donation bin behind the building that is open 24 hours a day. If you have extra towels to spare, please consider donating. 3320 Beltagh Ave, Wantagh (across from Wantagh High School).

Available for adoption through Tender Loving Cats

Grey Boy is a super cute and affectionate little guy with the most beautiful markings. He loves to sit next to you and seek all your love and affection. When he’s not cuddling with you, Grey loves to play with his siblings, making him a great addition to any family.

Lefty is a very confident and adventurous boy! He loves playing with his siblings almost as much as he loves eating! Lefty is obsessed with scratching posts and cardboard boxes for a fun game of hide and seek!

To adopt Grey or Lefty, fill out an adoption application at https://www.tenderlovingcats.org/adoption-application.html

Available for adoption at North Shore Animal League America

*North Shore Animal League America is offering 50% adoption fees for all dogs and cats 4 months and older starting Monday, August 26th until Labor Day.

Rex is a young terrier mix originally rescued from Georgia. This sweet southern boy would do well with slightly older children and an owner who already has experience with dogs. Rex has known love at home and is excited to find it again this second time around.

You could try to find a happier, sweeter, prettier kitten than four-month-old Luna, but she’s hard to beat! Her happiness began when she was discovered by one of our wonderful staff members who nursed her back to health and prepared her for indoor life. Now she’s fully prepared and ready to pass on all the great lessons she’s learned in her loving foster home. Luna is simply the best!

Bob is a young mixed breed straight from Texas. He can be a little shy when first met, but with some time he really opens up and shows his loving personality. There is no doubt that Bob will be a loyal canine companion for the person who is willing to give him some time and patience while he adjusts to life in a home and learns what it means to be a beloved member of the family.

*Double Adoption* Aspen and Sienna are the sweetest seven-month-old sisters who came from Puerto Rico. Their lives are now completely different than the one they left behind and they must fend for themselves. I hope their time at Animal League America won’t be long because there’s nothing stopping them from finding a real family!

Travis is a young terrier mix rescued from Georgia. This adorable dog has never experienced life in a home and has been with Animal League America since he was a baby. A home with adults who have experience with dog ownership would be just what he needs to adjust to his first and hopefully forever home.

What’s blooming inside Bianca’s furry friends? Lantana! This adorable six-month-old mini tuxedo kitten is ready to change your life in a jiffy. Get ready to stroke those ears – they’re oversized for a reason, after all. Latana may grow into them one day, but she’ll never lose the love of her first real family!

Rocky is a handsome young Pointer mix originally rescued from Louisiana. He was adopted as a puppy and recently returned when his family could no longer care for him. Rocky is a fun and energetic dog who is a perfect fit for active people.

If you are ready to open your heart and your home to a fabulous cat, contact [email protected]To meet your perfect dog, send an email [email protected] or Visit their Port Washington campus today!

Available for adoption at the City of Smithtown Animal Shelter

Look at that smile! Little Birdie is a tiny Bully mix estimated to be about four years old. Birdie’s gorgeous red coat and white chest make her almost a doppelganger of 80’s movie star Hooch (Turner and Hooch), if she wasn’t such a teeny tiny thing!

A sweet and innocent little bird was abandoned in a local park. Her loyalty and intelligence were immediately apparent to the shelter staff when they found her frightened, confused, and hesitant to leave the place where she had been abandoned. It seemed as if she was desperately waiting for her human to come back and pick her up.

When Birdie arrived at the shelter, she was shy and unsure. However, the team showered her with attention and tons of affection. Birdie quickly showed what a loving and fun-loving pup she really is. With a gentle approach, some patience, and a handful of treats, Birdie will quickly give her most loyal friendship to everyone who meets her. She is young, beautiful, healthy, and has an unlimited supply of love to give. Birdie deserves a chance to find happiness where she will never be abandoned again.

Because of her energy, Birdie is perfect for a home where she is the only pet and lives with older children, preferably over the age of fourteen.

If you would like to meet Birdie, please fill out a Application To allow time to interact with them appropriately in a home environment. For more information about the City of Smithtown’s rescue operations, visit: TownofSmithtownAnimalShelter.com

As always, thanks for reading and please remember: “Always accept, never buy… pass it on!”