Suspect Wanted For Abandoning Two Small Dogs In Kings Park

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE:

Suspect Wanted for Abandoning Two Small Dogs in Kings Park

ThelmaLouiseThe Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Suffolk County Police Department, and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the individual(s) wanted in connection to the abandonment of two small dogs in Kings Park.

On March 5, 2024, at approximately 12:10 p.m., an unknown subject driving a tan or gold SUV was seen pushing two small white dogs out of the subject’s car, releasing them into Sunken Meadow State Park, and then fleeing. The two dogs were subsequently located and brought to the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter covered in ticks. The dogs were not microchipped and had no other identifying information.

The Town of Smithtown renamed the dogs “Thelma”1 and “Louise.”2 They are both mixed breed dogs. Thelma is estimated to be four years old. Louise is estimated to be two years old.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-8477. Crime Stoppers has pledged a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that results in an arrest. The public can also provide information directly to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office at:https://suffolkcountyny.gov/da/Contact-Us/Report-Animal-Abuse-Neglect-or-Illegal-Possession-of-an-Exotic-or-Dangerous-Animal

If you are interested in adopting Thelma or Louise, please submit an online adoption applicationto the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter at https://www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com/.They do not have to be adopted as a bonded pair.

TOS Pet Of The Week: Kai

Adopt the Extraordinary Kai!

Smithtown NY: Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, the truly one of a kind, adorable Kai!

Kai is a young male, approximately 1 ½ - 2 years old. While we are not positive, this strikingly handsome and distinctive looking gentleman’s good looks is believed to stem from a combination of poodle and bully breed mix. 

Kai has a playful, fun-loving, puppy-like mentality and is very eager to please. He came to the shelter lacking proper training or socializing. However, a patient family who will teach him how to “doggo” and give him the time he’s been denied will be quickly rewarded with endless love and loyalty. Much like the shelter staff, anyone who makes Kai’s acquaintance, will fall in love at first sight!

Kai would do best in a home with older children, and is likely to get along with cats and other dogs. Interested adopters are welcome to schedule a time to get acquainted with this very special boy.

If you are interested in meeting Kai please fill out an application and schedule a date/time to properly interact in a domestic setting, which includes our Meet and Greet Room, the dog runs, and our Dog Walk trail.

For more information regarding our rescue animals available for adoption visit:. TownofSmithtownAnimalShelter.com 

Foster Opportunity:

If you have no other pets or young children at home, and are looking for a way to serve your community, please consider signing up to be a foster. 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 extended periods of time.

Download the Foster Application at:

https://www.smithtownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4325/Foster-Application

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 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. 

Where applicable, residents with other pets can arrange to bring four-legged family members to the shelter or set up an at home meet & greet to see how your prospective family member does with other family, pets and the household itself. Please allow an hour minimum to meet and interact with your potential new family member. 

Visitor Hours at the Smithtown Animal Shelter are currently Monday - Saturday 10AM - 3PM. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings: 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.