Candied Yams, A 'Gentle Soul': Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

SMITHTOWN, NY — Candied Yams, a brown and white female tabby estimated to be around 6 years old, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

Candied Yams and her feline housemates were left behind when their owners relocated, according to the shelter.

"Although Candied Yams was abandoned through no fault of her own, she remains to be a gentle soul, longing for a special home where she can become a cherished member of a loving family," the shelter wrote in a statement. "Candied Yams will melt your heart like warm butter combined with sugar, spice and everything nice!"

Candied Yams can be a bit shy at first, according to the shelter.

"However, a little patience and gentle approach is the key to earning her trust and everlasting friendship," shelter staff said. "Once she is comfortable, she will adorn you with endless purring, love and affection. Candie has a lifetime of joy and memories to share and would bring an abundance of sweetness, warmth and companionship to one lucky family."

Candied Yams is healthy and would thrive in most homes, including those with older children and calm dogs, the shelter stated. She is accustomed to living with multiple cats and can be adopted alone or with one of her housemates.

If you are interested in meeting Candied Yams, please fill out an application to schedule time to properly interact with your prospective soul mate in a domestic setting.

There are currently a variety of male and female cats and kittens available to adopt or foster.

"If you are looking for a fun-loving, yarn-tossing ball of love, stop by the Kitten Nursery or the Cat Condos at the Smithtown Animal Shelter and find a PURR-fect soulmate or two," the shelter stated.

All of the felines at the shelter are current on vaccines and have received a full workup (blood work, Feline HIV & Leukemia tested, physical exam etc.) by a board-certified veterinarian.

Hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and Wednesday evenings are by appointment only.

The Smithtown Animal Shelter's primary concern is finding the perfect home for each animal that finds his/her way to it. 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. If you have other pets, you can arrange to bring your four-legged family member into the shelter or they can set up an at-home meet & greet to see how your prospective new addition does with other family members, pets or the household itself.

The shelter is also seeking foster volunteers. 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 an extended time.

If interested, download the Foster Application here.