Hi everyone, my name is Ned
Say hello to Ned, a distinguished older gentleman with a heart full of love and a nose for adventure. Ned may have a few greys, but don’t let that fool you – he’s always up for a good stroll and loves exploring the world at his own pace.
Ned is looking for a calm, child-free home where he can be the only animal and truly shine as your one-and-only. He thrives on being included in family life and must be allowed indoors where he can relax and be close to his humans.
He recently had a dental procedure, so regular vet check-ups will be important to keep him feeling his best.
Ned is working on his social skills around other dogs, so a home experienced in managing dog-to-dog interactions would be ideal.
If you’ve got a quiet, active home and room in your heart for a loyal, loving companion, Ned might just be your perfect match.
Expression of Interest Form
Adopting an animal
Adopting an animal is a rewarding experience that will last a lifetime. But before you adopt a pet please take some time to consider the commitment you are about to make. Sometimes the excitement of pet ownership can overshadow factors that should be considered before adoption.
Adopting a shelter pet is a lifelong decision that will have a major impact to your normal, everyday life. Please remember that a cat or dog can live for up to 20 years and they will rely only on you for their wellbeing for their entire life.
- Do I have time to exercise the dog every day?
- Do I have time for puppy pre-school and time to socialise a puppy?
- Do I have at least an hour every day to spend with my cat?
- Do I have time for obedience training?
- If renting, does the landlord permit pets?
- Is the backyard big enough and is the fencing secure?
- Does the whole family want a pet?
- Will the pet be allowed inside?
- Will I have to move interstate or overseas in the foreseeable future?
- Will I have to move to another rental property where the landlord may not allow pets.
Pets are a lifelong monetary commitment, you will need to factor in:
- Weekly animal food bills and necessities
- Yearly council registration
- Monthly medications like heart worm/intestinal worm and flea treatments
- Annual vet visits for vaccinations and check ups
- Unexpected vet bills due to accidents or medical conditions
- Ongoing grooming
- Boarding fees for human holidays
- Enrichment like training, toys etc
Hill’s Pet Nutrition are corporate supporters of Lort Smith and kindly gift a $15 voucher from their Science Diet range to all new Lort Smith cat and dog adopters.
