Animal Shelter Smithtown is located in Smithtown on Long Island in New York

A Long Island native from Stony Brook, NY, Erik Comstock has been all in from the very first moment the idea of founding Hope for Cleo Animal Rescue was born. Inspired by his deep love for Cleo, Erik’s passion for animals shines through every aspect of his work with the rescue.

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A graduate of Five Towns College with a degree in Business, Erik combines his professional knowledge with his lifelong love for dogs and cats to help guide the organization’s growth and success. In addition to his work with the rescue, Erik brings over 20 years of experience as a freelance photographer and production professional, capturing everything from fine art portraits to live events. His passion for photography and the creative arts shines through in every image, and his beautiful portraits can be found throughout our website, in online galleries, and proudly displayed at various locations across Long Island.

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Whether he’s capturing a pup’s personality through his lens or spending time interacting with the rescue animals each day, Erik’s dedication and love for Hope for Cleo Animal Rescue is unmistakable — and it’s this heart and soul that helps make our rescue the special place it is today.