Hi everyone, my name is Bernard
Say hello to Bernard, a handsome young German Shepherd with a heart full of potential and a nose that can sniff out any treat. If you’re an active family with a love for the outdoors, muddy paw prints, and dog hair on everything you own—he just might be your soulmate.
Bernard is still learning the ropes when it comes to confidence—especially around other dogs and new environments. He’ll need a family willing to invest in training, patience, and positive experiences to help him blossom into the brilliant companion we know he can be. A mature, well-socialised dog friend could be just the mentor Bernard needs to help guide him.
Because of his size and sensitivity, Bernard would thrive in a home without young children, but he’s all about his humans and bonds strongly with those who give him structure, kindness, and a steady supply of snacks. Bernard is very food motivated and will be a great dog to train.
Quirky, curious, and oh-so-eager to learn, Bernard is a bit of a project—but the kind that comes with unconditional love, loyal companionship, and some very entertaining zoomies.
If Bernard sounds like a good fit for you, please pop in an application as we’d love to hear from you.
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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.
