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Posted on: October 30, 2023

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Celebrate Suffolk Barktoberfest Pet Costume Parade

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Farmingville, NY –  On October 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center's Suffolk "Barktoberfest" Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and Costume ...

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Posted on: October 24, 2023

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Howl-O-Ween Doggy Costume Parade

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Farmingville, NY –  Get ready for a howling good time this Saturday, October 28th, as the Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center invites you to their much-anticipated Howl-O-Ween Doggy Costume Parade. This family-friendly event...

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Posted on: October 18, 2023

Animal Shelter Suffolk Barktoberfest Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest on October 29

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Farmingville, NY - The Town of Brookhaven has announced that the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center’s Suffolk “Barktoberfest” Howl-o-ween pet parade and costume contest will be held on Sunday, October 29 f...

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

Shoreham-Wading River HS Girl Scout Troop 745 Donate “Thank You” Benches to the Town Animal Shelter

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Farmingville, NY –  On October 10, Girl Scouts from Shoreham Wading River Troop 745 stopped by the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center to deliver two “Thank You” benches. The benches were built by the scouts as part of their Girl Scout ...

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Posted on: June 12, 2023

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center To Hold Free Rabies Clinic on July 29

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Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the TNR Task Force will hold a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. It includes...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Holds 2023 Rescue Fair

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Farmingville, NY – On May 9, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center held the 2023 Rescue Fair to kick-off the Town’s “Just One” program. In an effort to reduce overcrowding in the shelter...

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Posted on: April 19, 2023

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center To Hold Free Rabies Clinic on May 13

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Farmingville, NY – – The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the TNR Task Force will hold a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. I...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

January is “Bark in the Mew Year” at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter with Discounted Adoption Fees

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Farmingville, NY – – The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is celebrating the new year with its “Bark in the Mew Year” promotion, featuring $65 pet adoptions now through the month of Jan...

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

“Mimi” is Going Home for the Holidays... After 10 Years Lost!

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Farmingville, NY – – On December 5, a Good Samaritan brought a stray cat to the Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter and Adoption Center after caring and feeding her for the past three months. “Upon examining “Mi...

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

It’s “Home for the Holidays” at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center

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Farmingville, NY – – The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is celebrating the holiday season with its “Home for the Holidays” promotion, featuring free pet adoptions now through the mont...

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Posted on: August 1, 2022

Brookhaven Animal Shelter’s “Summer Loving” Promotion Offers Discounted Dog and Adoptions in August

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Farmingville, NY – -The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will offer discounted dog and cat adoptions throughout the month of August. The normal adoption fees of $140 will be discounted to $65 during the “S...

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Posted on: August 12, 2021

Free Dog and Cat Adoptions in August at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter

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Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will waive all adoption fees throughout the month of August. All adoptions will include free neuter or spay, vaccinations, mic...

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Posted on: June 16, 2021

Free Dog and Cat Adoptions in June at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will waive all adoption fees throughout the month of June. All adoptions will include free neuter or spay, vaccination...

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Posted on: April 20, 2020

Animal Shelter Seeking More Fosters/Adopters for Medium to Large Mixed Breed Dogs

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Farmingville, NY -  During this time of need, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is looking for fosters/adopters for medium to large mixed breed dogs. The recent success of the fosters/adopters program has provided forever ...

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Posted on: February 27, 2020

Animal Shelter Celebrates “St. Pet-rick’s Day” with “Irish I Had A Home” $65 Dog and Cat Adoptions

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Farmingville, NY - The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with its “Irish I Had A Home” promotion, offering $65 adoptions on March 16 and 17. The nor...

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Posted on: February 24, 2020

Bellport Youngster Donates $800 “Birthday Present” to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter

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Farmingville, NY - Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine was at the Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter and Adoption Center to accept a donation of $800 from 10-year-old Isabelle Grucci-Peterson. The money was collected by Isabelle after she asked people wh...

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Posted on: January 24, 2020

“My Furry Valentine” Free Adoptions During the Month of February at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter

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Farmingville, NY - If you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day, come to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and meet our adoptable cats and dogs. All during the month of February, the adoption fees of $137 fo...

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Posted on: November 14, 2019

“Thankful for a Second Chance" Discounted Pet Adoptions November 19 to 25

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Farmingville, NY - The adoptable pets at the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be “Thankful for a Second Chance” from November 19 to November 25, when the normal adoption fees of $137 for a dog and $14...

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Posted on: October 23, 2019

Free Animal Education, Care and Awareness Workshop at Mastics Moriches Shirley Library

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Farmingville, NY -  On Saturday, October 26, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will present a free Animal Education, Care and Awareness Workshop at the Mastics Moriches Shirley Com...

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Posted on: October 9, 2019

Animal Shelter and Adoption Center to Celebrate “Barktoberfest” with Free Adoptions on October 26

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Farmingville, NY - The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate “Barktoberfest” on Saturday, October 26 and 27 during regular business hours (see below). The normal adoption fees of $137 for a dog and $140 for a cat wi...

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Posted on: October 7, 2019

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Offering Free Feral Cat and Pit Bull Spay/Neuter

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Farmingville, NY -  The weekly The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center has announced that it is offering a voucher program for free feral cat and pit bull or pit bull mix spay/neuter. Vouchers will be given to residents who live...

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Posted on: September 13, 2019

Animal Shelter’s “Meow Mania” Offers Free Cat and Kitten Adoptions from September 13 to October 31

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Farmingville, NY -  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be offering free cat and kitten adoptions from September 13 to October 31 in celebration of “Meow Mania.” The normal adoption fees of $140 will...

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Posted on: September 5, 2019

Last Hope Animal Rescue Receives $10,000 Grant for Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Release Program in Town

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Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that Last Hope Animal Rescue has received a $10,000 grant from Pet Peeves, Inc. (matched in part by Last Hope) to target the epidemic number of feral cats in the Town of Brookhaven this fall....

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Posted on: August 29, 2019

Bring Home the “Teacher’s Pet” in September during Back to School Free Adoptions

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Farmingville, NY - In celebration of the start of the new school year, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will offer free adoptions throughout the month of September for dogs and cats over the age of four years-old. The nor...

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Posted on: July 29, 2019

Discounted Pet Adoptions in August at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter

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Farmingville, NY - In celebration of the “Dog Days of Summer,” the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will offer discounted adoptions throughout the month of August. The normal adoption fees of $137 for a do...

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Posted on: May 31, 2019

“Doggie Days of Summer” with Free Adoptions in June

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Farmingville, NY -  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate “Doggie Days of Summer” by offering free adoptions through the month of June. The normal adoption fees of $137 for a dog and $125 for...

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Posted on: April 23, 2019

Brookhaven Animal Shelter to Hold “Kitty Free-FUR-All” Free Cat Adoptions in May

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Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will hold the “Kitty Free-FUR-All” free cat adoptions promotion for the entire month of May. The normal fees will be waived and include fr...

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Posted on: April 16, 2019

Brookhaven Animal Shelter Celebrates “Spring Fling” with Free Adoptions from April 15 to April 21

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Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate “Spring Fling” with free adoptions from April 15 through April 21. The normal adoption fees of $137 for a dog and $125 for ...

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Posted on: April 16, 2019

Brookhaven Animal Shelter to Hold Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 4

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Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will hold a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The clinic is open to all Town residents and offers free rabies vaccinations for all dogs, c...

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Posted on: November 20, 2018

It’s “Home for the Holidays” in December at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center

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Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate the holiday season with its “Home for the Holidays” promotion, featuring free pet adoptions throughout the month of Decembe...

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Posted on: October 26, 2018

Brookhaven Animal Shelter Free Rabies Clinic Postponed Due to Weekend Nor’easter Forecast

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Farmingville, NY – The Town of Brookhaven has postponed the Free Rabies Clinic scheduled for Saturday, October 27 due to the forecasted nor’easter. The event has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 3 from 10:00 am to 12:00 ...

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Posted on: October 9, 2018

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Celebrates “Adopterfest”

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Farmingville, NY –  Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is offering free dog and cat adoptions during the entire month of October in celebration of “Adopterfest.” The normal fees will...

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Posted on: August 14, 2018

Animal Shelter to Host “Clear the Shelter” Event on August 18 with NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47

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Farmingville, NY – On Saturday, August 18, the Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will host the 4th Annual “Clear the Shelter” event with WNBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. During the one-day event (10...

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Posted on: June 1, 2018

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Celebrates the “Dog Days of Summer” with Free Adoption

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Farmingville, NY - The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate the start of summer with "Dog Days of Summer" free adoptions through the month of June. The normal adoption fees of $137 for a dog and $125 for a cat wil...

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Posted on: March 5, 2018

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Announces 2018 Free and Discounted Adoptions Specials

Farmingville, NY - The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate all year long with special, free and discounted adoption promotional events. All adoptions during the special events will include free neuter or spay, vaccinations...

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Posted on: October 30, 2017

Assemblyman Murray Honors Animal Shelter for Pet Rescue Awareness Month in New York State

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Farmingville, NY – On October 26, Assemblyman Dean Murray visited the Brookhaven Animal Shelter to present a proclamation to Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Michael Loguercio and Animal Shelter Director Ashley Behrens, recognizing Oct...

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Posted on: September 26, 2017

Superintendent Losquadro Announces Amnesty Day for Protected, Endangered and Threatened Animals

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Holtsville, NY - Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro is hosting an Amnesty Day at the Holtsville Ecology Site, in cooperation with the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and the New York ...

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Posted on: June 6, 2017

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Offering Free Adoptions in June

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Farmingville, NY - The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate the start of summer with free adoptions through the month of June. The normal adoption fees of $137 for a dog and $125 for a cat will be waived and include free ne...

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Posted on: March 6, 2017

Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Offering Free Adoptions

Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with its “Irish I Had A Home” promotion, offering free adoptions from March 17 through...

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Posted on: January 20, 2017

Councilman Loguercio, Councilman LaValle and Town Board Waive Pooch Pass Fees

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Farmingville, NY – The Brookhaven Town Board recently adopted a resolution co-sponsored by Councilman Michael Loguercio and Councilman Kevin LaValle to waive the yearly “Pooch Pass” fees. The Pooch Pass allows residents and t...

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