'Sweet' Snoop Bird: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week

SMITHTOWN, NY — Snoop Bird, a parakeet estimated to be less than a year old, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week.

She is an "exquisite" blue, black, and white feathered domestic parakeet.

Snoop Bird was brought to the shelter as a stray. Animal experts believed there was a possibility someone would claim her, but no one did, according to the shelter.

"In addition to being gorgeous, Snoop Bird is a sweet-keet who enjoys showcasing the enchanting sound of her endearing tweet," the shelter wrote. "She is fairly new to the shelter and still warming up to her caretakers, however, she does allow them to put their hands in her cage well. With a little patience and a loving gentle approach, the team at the shelter have every reason to believe she will be hand tamed."

Snoop Bird would be the "perfect addition" to any bird-loving family, according to the shelter.

"Like most parakeets, she would love to have a buddy. This little lady would make a wonderful addition to a lucky families heart and home," the shelter wrote.

The Smithtown Animal Shelter is set up to accommodate dogs and cats exclusively. Only one exotic pet is able to be assisted at a time, the shelter noted.

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

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.