Hi everyone, my name is Archie
Archie is a well-rounded Kelpie with a gentle soul and a love for all things fetch. At 2 years old, he’s active and intelligent, but also calm and gentle– a lovely balance for the right home.
His favourite thing in the world? A ball. He’ll take playtime over treats any day, and would be thrilled to find a family who enjoys regular games of fetch, long walks, and mental enrichment to keep his clever Kelpie brain engaged.
Archie is great on walks and not fussed by other dogs – he’ll happily stroll alongside them. He could live with another dog, but isn’t suited to homes with cats or small animals due to his prey drive.
Archie has an upcoming dental procedure that is covered by Lort Smith which the staff can explain to you about.
With a strong foundation in obedience and a calm, affectionate nature, Archie will thrive in a home that understands working breeds and can give him the exercise, structure, and love he deserves.
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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.
