Hi everyone, my name is Gertie
Get ready to fall in love with Gertie, a bright-eyed Labrador mix puppy bursting with enthusiasm and curiosity. This little dynamo is discovering just how exciting the world can be, and she’s eager to share every new adventure with her forever family.
Gertie is currently brushing up on her basic obedience and already proving to be a clever cookie — she’s quick to learn, loves to please, and responds well to mental and physical enrichment.
She’s on the lookout for an active family who can keep her busy with plenty of adventures— think fun training sessions, puzzle toys, and long walks to burn off her puppy energy.
Gertie is also happy to share her home with other confident animals who don’t mind a playful, sometimes boisterous little sister.
If you think Gertie is ready to wiggle her way right into your home, please complete an expression of interest form 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.
