Four Legged Friends is a weekly column by Bariann Browne, lifelong Long Island resident and communications coordinator for North Shore Animal League America. Bariann’s weekly posts highlight the League’s amazing animals, just a small example of the thousands of loving, loyal pets waiting for forever homes at your local animal shelter.
Betsy is a 12 years young female kitty. She is shy around new people but calms with a little love and petting, then she just purrs away. This sweet girl likes to lounge but really enjoys her play time, too. Betsy is litter box trained, and is looking for a calm and quiet home to relax and curl up on a nice, soft lap. Betsy's adoption number is H174084. If you are interested in adopting Betsy, please contact via email.
This beautiful blue-eyed girl will steal your heart with just one purr. Friendly and affectionate, Cookie is as sweet as her name. She's playful and energetic with an independant, adventurous spirit. Cookie is litter box trained, and she would do well in a home with children over 12. This young lady loves to be pet and is looking for someone to give her all the attention she deserves. Cookie's adoption number is H207016. If you are interested in adopting Cookie, please contact via email.
Max is an adult male, German Shepherd mix. This handsome mutt-i-gree loves to play and loves his treats. Max is housebroken and handles well on leash walks. Friendly, affectionate and loyal, Max would do well in a home with kids 12 and up. Max is looking for an active household preferably with no other small pets. Max is waiting for you to visit him today! Max's adoption number is V25062. If you are interested in adopting Max, please contact via email.
Simba is a young Hound/Terrier mix. He loves to play and handles well on leash walks. His energetic personality is looking for an active household, with children twelve years and older. Simba's affectionate ways will make your heart melt! Simba's adoption number is T85855. If you are interested in adopting Simba, please contact via email.
Betsy, Cookie, Max & Simba are all waiting for their forever homes at our adoption center in Port Washington. To adopt one of these amazing animals, or for more information, please email us or call us at 516-883-7575. See more adoptable cats and dogs at www.animalleague.org!
You can also visit www.getyourrescueon.org and donate to help innocent dogs and cats find loving homes and help us support rescuing these wonderful creatures. If you submit a donation, you will receive a wrist cuff to show that you support the rescuing and adoption of dogs and cats everywhere.
All photos courtesy of Ellen Dunn.