Southampton Pet of the week: Blake Was Saved From a Puppy Mill

This week, the  is looking to find a home for Blake, a seven-year-old American Eskimo dog

According to Donald Bambrick, the animal shelter supervisor, Black arrived at the shelter as a rescue from a Pennsylvania puppy mill.

"Like most puppy mill dogs, Blake is shy at first but once he starts getting some positive attention he warms up quickly," Bambrick said."After spending the first years of his life in a cage, he has a lot of life to catch up on."

All animals are licensed, up to date on their vaccinations, micro-chipped and have been spayed or neutered, according to Bambrick.

Adoption fees typically range from $40 to $60 for a cat and from $60 to $125 for a dog. 

To adopt Blake or any of the other animals available for adoption, call the shelter at 631-728-7387 or visit them at 102 Old Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays.