Pet Supply Drive To Benefit Town Of Huntington Animal Shelters

EAST NORTHPORT, NY — The Town of Huntington's Pet Supply Drive, benefiting several local animal shelters, was kicked off by Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth and Suffolk Legislator Stephanie Bontempi with a press conference.

The drive is slated to run from Sept. 2 through Oct. 15, with donation boxes located at Huntington Town Hall, at 100 Main St., Huntington, and Legislator Bontempi’s District Office, at 224 Wall St., Suite 303, Huntington.

For those wishing to contribute early, boxes will be available in advance at both collection locations.

"I’m proud to partner with Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth on this Pet Supply Drive to benefit our local dog and cat shelters," Bontempi said in a news release. "Our shelters are no-kill facilities, staffed by compassionate professionals who deeply care for any dogs or cats they take in. Your donations will directly support their work, ensuring these animals receive the care they deserve while they wait for adoption into loving homes."

Residents are encouraged to stop by either one of the drop-off locations at their convenience to support the drive.

"Our local animal shelters do incredible work caring for pets in need, and I’m grateful to everyone who is joining us in this pet supply drive to support them," Smyth said. "My team at the Huntington animal shelter are top-notched professionals, whose compassion and commitment ensure that our animals get the care and training they need until they find their forever home. But right now, they could use the help of a generous community to help with supplies to keep these animals safe and happy."

Requested donations include:

For the town’s dog shelter: collars, leashes, flea/tick preventative, indestructible dog toys, dog shampoo, new towels, fleece blankets, food puzzles, metal food and water bowls, canned food, and treats.

For the town’s cat shelter: Fancy Feast pâté wet food (for adults and kittens), lickable treats, pill pockets, laundry detergent, bleach, hand soap, dish soap, garbage bags, and other cleaning supplies.