Shelter Animal of the Week: Meet Tinker

This week’s shelter animal is a little dog with a big personality who comes from the League for Animal Protection of Huntington.

If a small, playful dog with a low-to-medium energy level is what you’re looking for, Tinker may be your boy.

Tinker is a 3-year-old English Bulldog and Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix who is short, but muscular. He is not a big fan of toys, but loves to go for long walks and walks beautifully on a lead. Tinker enjoys having his head and chest scratched, and absolutely loves getting hugs and kisses from humans. This pup is happy with blankets to sleep on, and would make a great couch companion while watching the game.

Tinker would do best in a home with adults and older children, such as teenagers, as when he gets excited, he jumps up and could accidentally hit a person in the nose.  This is a habit that volunteers are working on helping him break. Luckily, he is a quick learner, and has already learned sit and leave it.

He also gets along with other dogs, but would prefer to be in a home without cats.

Tinker is neutered, housetrained, up-to-date with his routine shots, and has had his rabies shot.

If you are interested in Tinker or would like to inquire about one of LAP’s many dogs, call their dog department at 631-757-9373, or email them at LAPdogz@msn.com.