Hi everyone, my name is Bernard
Say hello to Bernard, a charming, sweet-natured boy with a heart as big as his purr. Bernard may have only three legs, but don’t let that fool you—this little guy gets around just fine and doesn’t let anything slow him down!
Bernard is a gentle, affectionate, and resilient cat. He adores head scratches, cozy naps, and being near his humans. He’s calm, confident, and will happily follow you from room to room, tail held high and proud. Whether you’re reading on the couch or making breakfast, Bernard will be right there to supervise.
He would thrive in an indoor home where he can relax and feel safe. He doesn’t need a lot of space, just a warm bed, regular love, and a patient human or two. While he gets around beautifully on three legs, a few small touches like easy-to-access furniture or ramps could help make life even more comfortable.
Why Bernard? Because he’s a survivor with a soft soul. He’ll reward your kindness with head boops, gentle purrs, and unwavering companionship.
Ready to give this tripod treasure the forever home he deserves? Please come down to the Adoption Centre to meet this sweet boy.
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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.
