Hi everyone, my name is Missy
Missy is a sweet and gentle 10-year-old Shetland Sheepdog looking for a loving forever home where she can enjoy her golden years surrounded by people who will cherish her. She is a lovely older girl who would make a wonderful companion for a family looking for a loyal and affectionate dog.
As a senior, Missy will benefit from a calm and comfortable home where she can settle in at her own pace and receive plenty of love, patience, and reassurance. She would suit a family who understands the needs of an older dog and can provide her with a predictable routine, gentle exercise, and lots of cosy time together.
Missy has been diagnosed with age-related health concerns that will require ongoing monitoring and management by a veterinarian. Her new family will need to be committed to regular veterinary care and keeping a close eye on her health as she continues to age. Missy will also require regular grooming to keep her coat healthy and comfortable. She can be nervous when being groomed and will need a patient and understanding family who can help build her confidence through gentle, positive experiences and take things at her own pace.
With the right home, Missy has so much love and companionship to offer. She is looking for a family who will give her the patience, comfort, veterinary care, and affection she deserves and, most importantly, a safe and loving place to call home for the rest of her days.
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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.
