Huntington Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
The official Town of Huntington dog shelter is the Huntington Animal Shelter & Adoption Center at 106 Deposit Road, East Northport, NY 11731. It is part of the Town’s Public Safety Department and handles dog adoption, stray and unwanted animals, lost-pet reunification, Animal Control enforcement and public education.
Important September 2026 change: the dog shelter has been closed to walk-in visitors since September 14, 2026 while renovations are underway. It remains available by appointment. Animal Control continues operating normally.
Verified September 23, 2026
Current renovation status, address, phone, adoption fee, Animal Control contacts, after-hours routing, cat-shelter information, Suffolk County rabies contacts and local veterinary resources were checked against current government or first-party sources.
Current closure overrides old hours
Some older Town pages still display earlier shelter hours. The current main shelter page lists 10–6 weekdays and 10–4 weekends, but the September 2026 renovation notice temporarily makes the dog shelter appointment-only.
Independent guide
Animal-Shelter.org is not the Town of Huntington, Huntington Public Safety, Little Shelter, Suffolk County Department of Health or a veterinary practice.
September 2026: Dog Shelter Is Appointment-Only During Renovations
This is the most important current detail on the page. The Town announced that the Huntington Animal Shelter would close to normal walk-in visitors beginning Monday, September 14, 2026 while renovations are completed.
No routine walk-in dog visits
During the renovation closure, call the shelter and make an appointment rather than driving to Deposit Road expecting ordinary public access.
Animal Control continues
The Town says Animal Control service remains fully operational and is not interrupted by the building renovation.
Cat Shelter is separate
The Town specifically says the neighboring Cat Shelter is not affected by the dog-shelter renovation closure.
Choose the Correct Huntington Animal Service
Huntington Animal Shelter Regular Posted Hours
These are the hours currently displayed on the main Town shelter page. They should be treated as the shelter’s normal posted schedule, not as permission for a walk-in visit while the September 2026 renovation closure remains in effect.
| Facility / day | Current Town listing | What to do in September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Shelter — Monday–Friday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Call 631-754-8722 and make an appointment. Do not assume walk-in access. |
| Dog Shelter — Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Current renovation notice remains the important visitor rule. |
| Cat Shelter — Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Cat Shelter remains separate from the dog-shelter renovation. Call 631-651-9788 before a special trip. |
| Cat Shelter — weekends | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Town page says the Cat Shelter is open seven days a week for adoptions. |
How to Adopt a Dog From Huntington Animal Shelter
During renovations, the most important first step is not simply showing up—it is calling the shelter and scheduling the visit.
Check current Town adoption information
Start with the official shelter page and current dog listings. Availability can change faster than an article or search result.
Call 631-754-8722
Because the dog shelter is appointment-only during renovation, confirm that the dog is available and schedule your visit.
Meet the dog and ask about behavior
The Town emphasizes training, behavioral assessment and socialization as part of its shelter program. Ask what staff know about the dog’s energy, handling and household needs.
Confirm the current adoption total
The Town currently lists the dog adoption fee at $103.50.
Review the included medical basics
The published dog fee includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, microchip identification and the Town dog license.
Prepare for the first few days
Even a friendly shelter dog can feel overwhelmed after moving. Set up a quiet routine, secure transport and a relationship with a veterinarian before problems become urgent.
Huntington Dog Adoption Fee: $103.50
Current fee
The Town’s current shelter page lists the dog adoption fee at $103.50.
Spay / neuter
Sterilization is listed as included in the adoption fee.
Rabies vaccination
The current Town fee description includes rabies vaccination.
Microchip + license
Microchip identification and the dog license are also included.
Town of Huntington Cat Shelter Is a Separate Facility
Cat adopters should not assume the dog shelter’s renovation closure applies to the building next door. The Town Cat Shelter is separately located at 104 Deposit Road, East Northport and is managed by Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center.
Cat Shelter contact
Phone: 631-651-9788 .
Adoption access
The current Town page says the Cat Shelter is open seven days a week for adoptions.
Spay / neuter support
The Town says the Cat Shelter provides free and low-cost spay/neuter services for Huntington Township residents.
Huntington Animal Control: Who to Call
Animal Control is a Town function under Huntington’s Public Safety structure. The Town says the division enforces local and state animal-control laws and maintains the shelter programs.
Normal reporting
Call the Animal Shelter / Animal Control number: 631-754-8722 .
After-hours emergency
Town Animal Control and Public Safety pages list 631-351-3234 for after-hours Animal Control emergencies.
Immediate danger
Use 911 for a genuine emergency involving immediate danger to human life or another serious public-safety event.
Emergency & Important Huntington Animal Contacts
| Contact | Number | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Animal Shelter / Animal Control | 631-754-8722 | Shelter appointments, dog adoption, lost/found animals, stray or unwanted animals and routine Animal Control issues. |
| Town Public Safety / After-Hours Animal Emergency | 631-351-3234 | After-hours Animal Control emergencies and Town Public Safety. Do not use this number as a routine adoption line. |
| Emergency | 911 | Immediate danger, serious active emergency or life-threatening public-safety incident. |
| Suffolk County Police — Second Precinct | 631-854-8200 | Police non-emergency matters in the Second Precinct. This is not the Town Animal Control number. |
| Suffolk County Animal Bite / Rabies | 631-854-0333 | Report animal bites and contact with wild animals, weekdays 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Suffolk County Bite/Rabies — after hours | 631-852-4820 | Suffolk County Health’s published after-hours route for animal bites or wild-animal contact. |
Lost or Found Pet in the Town of Huntington
A missing pet is one of those situations where waiting can make the problem harder. The shelter specifically lists reconnecting lost pets with their owners as one of its core services.
If your dog or pet is missing
- Call the Huntington Animal Shelter at 631-754-8722.
- Use the Town-linked lost-pet search system.
- Prepare a recent photo, microchip information, license details and veterinary records.
- Search close to the last-seen location as well as online.
- Update your microchip company with current contact details.
- Check neighboring shelters if the animal could have crossed town or municipal boundaries.
If you found an animal
- Check safely for a tag or visible owner information.
- Contact Huntington Animal Control for field/intake guidance.
- Ask a shelter or veterinary clinic to scan safely handled animals for a microchip.
- Do not risk a bite trying to restrain an aggressive, injured or frightened animal.
- If a bite or wild-animal exposure occurred, use the Suffolk County Health reporting route promptly.
Animal Bites & Rabies Reporting in Huntington
Huntington is in Suffolk County, so animal-bite and possible rabies-exposure reporting goes through the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
Report every animal bite
Suffolk County instructs residents to report animal bites and contact with wild animals.
Weekday contact
631-854-0333 during the County’s published weekday reporting hours.
After-hours reporting
Suffolk County Preventive Services lists 631-852-4820 outside normal business hours.
Town of Huntington Dog Licensing
Dogs are licensed through the Huntington Town Clerk. The dog shelter’s current $103.50 adoption fee already states that the adopted dog’s Town license is included.
| License item | Current Town information | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Spayed / neutered dog | Town application lists $8.50 | Confirm the current amount in the permit portal before paying. |
| Unaltered dog, 4 months+ | Town application lists $18.50 | Rabies information is part of the license application. |
| Town Clerk | 631-351-3206 | Town Clerk office hours are currently listed Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
Huntington Animal Shelter Off-Leash Dog Run
The Town also maintains an off-leash dog run at the shelter property. It has its own permit and safety requirements.
Permit required
The Town says a permit from Huntington Animal Shelter is required to use the dog run.
Dog must qualify
Dogs must be licensed and spayed/neutered, with proof of current rabies vaccination.
Two-dog limit
The Town currently limits dog-run users to two dogs per person per visit.
Huntington Animal Shelter Leadership
Michael J. Costa
Current Town animal-shelter and dog-run pages identify Michael J. Costa as Division Head for the Huntington Animal Shelter.
Public Safety Department
Huntington Animal Shelter and Animal Control operate under the Town’s Public Safety structure. The current Public Safety page identifies Christopher J. Lau as Director.
Veterinary Care After Adoption in East Northport
The Town dog adoption fee includes important pre-adoption medical basics, but an adopted pet still needs an ongoing veterinary relationship. The Town shelter itself is not presented here as a public veterinary hospital with routine community appointments.
Veterinary Center of East Northport
A separate local veterinary provider is Veterinary Center of East Northport, at 575 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731.
Phone: 631-266-6600 .
Current published clinic hours are Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m..
The practice lists wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, diagnostics, surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound and other veterinary services.
Verified Local Veterinarians
These names come from the current Veterinary Center of East Northport doctor page. They are independent veterinarians and are not represented as Town shelter employees.
Margaret Ullmann, DVM, MS
Current practice information identifies Dr. Ullmann as an owner and general practitioner and notes interests including internal medicine, dermatology, surgery, nutrition and preventive care.
Kenneth R. Gantt, DVM
Dr. Gantt is listed as an owner and co-founder of the Veterinary Center of East Northport.
Andrea C. Barros, DVM
The current doctor page lists Dr. Barros as part of the East Northport veterinary team.
Before You Drive to Deposit Road
Dog adoption checklist
- Call 631-754-8722 and schedule an appointment.
- Confirm the dog is still available.
- Confirm the renovation appointment instructions.
- Ask whether household members or resident dogs need to attend.
- Confirm the $103.50 adoption total and payment method.
- Prepare a secure leash, collar, crate or vehicle setup.
Lost-pet / Animal Control checklist
- Give the exact street or location where the animal was seen.
- Share species, color, approximate size and behavior.
- Have microchip, license and veterinary records ready.
- Report bites promptly to Suffolk County Health.
- Use 631-351-3234 for after-hours Animal Control emergencies.
- Use 911 only when there is a genuine immediate emergency.
Map: Huntington Animal Shelter
Dog shelter: 106 Deposit Road, East Northport, NY 11731. The Cat Shelter is next door at 104 Deposit Road. During the current renovation closure, use this map only for directions after your dog-shelter appointment has been confirmed.
Official Huntington & Suffolk County Resources
Use these pages for the final live check before adopting, reporting an animal issue or relying on a public-health number.
Huntington Animal Shelter FAQ
Is Huntington Animal Shelter open for walk-ins right now?
No. The Town announced that the dog shelter would close to walk-in visitors beginning September 14, 2026 for renovations. It is currently appointment-only. Call 631-754-8722.
Where is Huntington Animal Shelter?
The Town dog shelter is at 106 Deposit Road, East Northport, NY 11731.
What is Huntington Animal Shelter’s phone number?
The dog shelter and normal Animal Control number is 631-754-8722.
What are the normal Huntington Animal Shelter hours?
The current main Town shelter page lists Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The September 2026 renovation closure currently makes dog-shelter visits appointment-only.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Huntington?
The current Town fee is $103.50. The Town says that price includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, microchip identification and the dog license.
Is the Huntington Cat Shelter closed for the same renovation?
No. The Town specifically says the Cat Shelter next door is separate from the dog-shelter renovation closure.
Where is the Huntington Cat Shelter?
The Town Cat Shelter is at 104 Deposit Road, East Northport, NY 11731. Its current phone number is 631-651-9788.
What are the Cat Shelter hours?
The current Town page lists Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and describes the shelter as open seven days a week for adoptions.
What is the Huntington Animal Control after-hours number?
The Town publishes 631-351-3234 for after-hours Animal Control emergencies and as the 24-hour Public Safety hotline.
What should I call for an immediate emergency?
Call 911 for a genuine immediate threat to life or another serious emergency. Do not use 911 simply because the animal shelter is closed.
Where do I report an animal bite in Huntington?
Suffolk County Department of Health Services lists 631-854-0333 for animal-bite and wild-animal exposure reports during weekday business hours and 631-852-4820 after hours.
Who runs Huntington Animal Shelter?
It is a Town of Huntington facility under the Public Safety Department. Current Town shelter pages identify Michael J. Costa as Animal Shelter Division Head.
Does Huntington Animal Shelter have a public veterinary clinic?
The current Town dog-shelter page does not publish a routine public veterinary appointment clinic or shelter-veterinarian schedule. The dog adoption fee does include spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and microchip identification.
Which veterinarians are near the shelter?
One separate local provider is Veterinary Center of East Northport at 575 Larkfield Road. Its current doctor page lists Margaret Ullmann, DVM, MS; Kenneth R. Gantt, DVM; Andrea C. Barros, DVM; and additional veterinary staff.
Is Animal-Shelter.org the official Town of Huntington website?
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide. Current official information comes from the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County and the relevant service providers.
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