If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your family, the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter has kittens, puppies, dogs and cats all waiting for a home, according to town councilman Chris J. Coschignano. 
“Pets can add so much to our quality of life,” said Coschignano. “In addition to providing us with unconditional love, studies have shown they can even help reduce stress levels. I encourage anybody who has been considering adopting a dog or cat, to visit the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter, a state-of-the-art animal facility built to house both dogs and cats in a healthy and nurturing environment while they await adoption.”
Coschignano added that residents can obtain an informative brochure entitled “Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter,” which provides an overview of the shelter, a schedule of adoption fees, licensing fees for dogs and fees for redeeming lost dogs and cats.
Brochures are available at Town Halls North (Oyster Bay) and South (Massapequa), the Department of Public Works (Syosset) and at major park facilities. Call 516-624-6380 or write to the Town of Oyster Bay Public Information Office, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771 A copy can also be downloaded from the town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com.
Coschignano also added that the Animal Shelter, which is located at 150 Miller Place, Syosset, is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To see photos of some of the animals available for adoption, visit www.oysterbaytown.com, where there is also a link to the shelter’s Facebook page, or call 516-677-5784.
—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay
