Brookhaven Town Plans Expansion Of Animal Shelter And Adoption Center

BROOKHAVEN, NY — Brookhaven Town has plans to expand its animal shelter and adoption center with the help of $146,000 in state funding from the Companion Animal Capital Fund .

Grant money will allow for a better food storage and preparation area; a laundry area, as well as the installation of a new commercial washer and dryer, more counter space and storage, a town spokesman said.

A meet-and-greet area, as well as additional kennels will also be considered as part of the project, "depending on the costs" of the other items, he said.

The grant funding was part of a $5 million allotment recently announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

She said that the fund "makes a true difference for shelters and humane societies across the state, helping them to make critical upgrades that ultimately mean better care for our dogs and cats as they await their forever homes."

"I was proud to include funding for this program in my executive budget this year — the first time in history — and my administration will continue supporting the great organizations that work to keep sheltered dogs and cats safe," she added.

The state's Department of Agriculture and Markets selects grant recipients based on a need assessment, detailed project description, and reasonableness of cost, according to state officials.