Hi everyone, my name is Rowan
Over the past few months, Rowan has been recovering from a major procedure with the support of his wonderful foster carers, and he’s now ready to find a loving home of his own.
Rowan is a sweet, little man with plenty of personality who loves spending time with his people & getting cuddles on the sofa. He likes other dogs his size so could happily live with another dog companion.
Due to a recent back leg amputation and hip surgery on his remaining back leg, Rowan will need a home without stairs and with adopters committed to continuing his rehabilitation plan to help build his strength, balance, and confidence. This also means he can tire quite quickly and need a quick nap between playtime.
As he adjusts, Rowan can be a little sensitive to touch around parts of his body, so his new family will need to be mindful of his boundaries and help manage this thoughtfully. A home with teenagers upwards would be prefered.
Rowan is currently in foster care, so meets are via scheduled appointments only.
If you think you could offer this resilient little guy the supportive and caring home he deserves, 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.
