Hi everyone, my name is Archie
Meet Archie, a handsome 9-year-old Pug who is looking for a loving home to call his own.
Archie is a sweet older gentleman who would love nothing more than a comfortable home where he can enjoy plenty of love, attention and companionship. He’s looking for a moderately active home where he can enjoy gentle walks and spend plenty of time relaxing with his people.
He is friendly around other dogs and could live with a buddy, provided they are a good match, and he could also live with children who understand how to respectfully interact with dogs.
Archie has previously had Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) surgery, so his new family will need to be mindful of his breathing and help keep him at a healthy weight. Avoiding exercise on hot days will also be important. We encourage any potential adopters to do their own research into BOAS to understand how best to support Archie throughout his life.
If you’re looking for a loving, easy-going companion who enjoys a balance of gentle activity and plenty of relaxation, Archie could be the one for you. We’d love to hear from you!
Archie is currently in foster care and not on site at our adoption centre. If you would like to meet Archie please fill out an expression of interest form and one of our kennels team will give you a call.
Expression of Interest Form
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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.
