Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Athena Lives To Chase Tennis Balls

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — For those looking to adopt a pet, a great place to look for your new family member is at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter. The facility, located at 75 Marino Ave. in Port Washington, houses dozens of dogs — and all of them need a furever home.

At Patch, we round up a list of adoptable dogs for a series called "Patch's Adoptable Pets of the Week." This week, no new dogs came to the shelter — so we decided to shine the spotlight on just one resident pooch. Her name is Athena.

The dog-only shelter is facilitating adoptions by appointment only. An appointment can be made by calling 516-869-6311. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ATHENA

Info from the shelter:

Sweet senior Athena has been with us at the shelter since 2017. She was in a home that loved her for her entire life, but sadly her owner passed away and there was no one in the family that could take her on.

Athena may be a senior, but you would never know it! This girl LIVES to chase a tennis ball and never seems to get tired of it. She'll even trade you kisses for the ball! Athena walks nicely on a leash, but if she sees a squirrel to chase she can take you for a ride. Therefore, we recommend that Athena not be walked by children. Athena loves all people she meets but she wants to be the only pet in the home.