Hi everyone, my name is Ben
Ben is a gentle 15-year-old soul with a heart full of love and a quiet grace that only comes with age. This sweet senior cat is looking for a peaceful home where he can enjoy his golden years in comfort and care.
Ben enjoys the simple things in life — a warm bed, soft pats, and the soothing presence of a kind human nearby. He has a calm, affectionate nature and would thrive in a relaxed environment where he can be truly cherished. He enjoys bird watching through the window.
Ben is also FIV+ (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus positive), but don’t worry he can still continue to live a long, happy, and healthy life just like any other cat!
If you have a soft spot for older cats and the space to spoil a deserving gentleman, Ben would love to spend his twilight years by your side. Please fill out an expression of interest to meet him as he is in foster care.
Expression of Interest Form
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.
