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.
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.
