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Melia, our sweet 1.8 yr old girl has endured so much, in such a short time. This 49 pound sweetie, originally arrived to the shelter in October 2022 after being found hungry and alone in an apartment, neighbors said her owner left her behind. They only realized she was in there after they heard her crying and barking. Once at the shelter, she was quickly reclaimed by a family member only to end up at the shelter again in June 2023. Then, October 2023 she went to foster, and was returned in January 2024 due to an incident in the home. What we do know now is Melia truly is going to need a patient home, where she can learn there are good people who want to do right by her. Since arriving back to the shelter, she has started to have mini-milestones! She is learning that leashes mean time to be walked! She is still a bit nervous in the kennels, however once outside, she is eager to run, play and engage. Melia needs a home that respects her space and will go slow. She needs time to adjust to being loved, and handled by people who only want the best for her. She would do best in a family that can provide her with positive experiences. At this time, she can be placed in an adult only home, due to general fear. Melia might enjoy the companionship of a low-key, well mannered canine friend. For more information on Melia, please contact The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Placement team: E: Adoption@hempsteadny.gov E: Rescue@hempsteadny.gov E: Foster@hempsteadny.gov T: 516.785.5220 #shelterdogs #blackwhite #blackdog #whitedog #deafdog #browndog #brindledog #dilutedbrindle #scareddog #bruisednotbroken #senior #seniordogs #fosteringsaveslives #dogsrule #seniordog #seniordogs #animalrescue #rescued #shelterdog #shelterdogs #savealife #shelter #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #puppy #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogsofinsta #doglovers #rescuedogs #doggo #love #puppylove #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #happydog #adopt #cute #pitbull #mutt #dogsofig #pitbullsofinstagram #socialmediamutts #shelterfacebookdogs #dogmom #petsofinstagram
Melia, our sweet 1.8 yr old girl has endured so much, in such a short time. This 49 pound sweetie, originally arrived to the shelter in October 2022 after being found hungry and alone in an apartment, neighbors said her owner left her behind. They only realized she was in there after they heard her crying and barking. Once at the shelter, she was quickly reclaimed by a family member only to end up at the shelter again in June 2023. Then, October 2023 she went to foster, and was returned in January 2024 due to an incident in the home. What we do know now is Melia truly is going to need a patient home, where she can learn there are good people who want to do right by her. Since arriving back to the shelter, she has started to have mini-milestones! She is learning that leashes mean time to be walked! She is still a bit nervous in the kennels, however once outside, she is eager to run, play and engage. Melia needs a home that respects her space and will go slow. She needs time to adjust to being loved, and handled by people who only want the best for her. She would do best in a family that can provide her with positive experiences. At this time, she can be placed in an adult only home, due to general fear. Melia might enjoy the companionship of a low-key, well mannered canine friend. For more information on Melia, please contact The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Placement team: E: Adoption@hempsteadny.gov E: Rescue@hempsteadny.gov E: Foster@hempsteadny.gov T: 516.785.5220 #shelterdogs #blackwhite #blackdog #whitedog #deafdog #browndog #brindledog #dilutedbrindle #scareddog #bruisednotbroken #senior #seniordogs #fosteringsaveslives #dogsrule #seniordog #seniordogs #animalrescue #rescued #shelterdog #shelterdogs #savealife #shelter #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #puppy #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogsofinsta #doglovers #rescuedogs #doggo #love #puppylove #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #happydog #adopt #cute #pitbull #mutt #dogsofig #pitbullsofinstagram #socialmediamutts #shelterfacebookdogs #dogmom #petsofinstagram
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, will receive required inoculations and will be microchipped. These are included in adoption fees.
Dog Adoption - $85
Pit Bull - $25
Cat Adoption - $80
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, will receive required inoculations and will be microchipped. These are included in adoption fees.
Dog Adoption - $85
Pit Bull - $25
Cat Adoption - $80
3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption Hours
Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday None
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption Hours
Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday None
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
More about this shelter
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located in Wantagh, LI. We have wonderful cats, kittens, dogs and puppies all who are waiting for their forever homes!
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located in Wantagh, LI. We have wonderful cats, kittens, dogs and puppies all who are waiting for their forever homes!
