Hi everyone, my name is Bonnie
Bonnie is a 1 year 7 month old Boxer cross with a very gentle, affectionate nature. She enjoys being close to her people and is a lovely dog to have around the home.
Bonnie is looking for an owner who can continue working on her confidence when meeting new people and experiencing unfamiliar environments. She can be unsure at first, but with calm introductions and consistent positive training she continues to improve. Bonnie is also quite bouncy and likes to greet with enthusiasm, so an adult home would be best for now while she works on her manners.
Bonnie has the potential to live with another dog, ideally one of a similar size with good obedience who can model calm behaviour. She will need daily walks, mental enrichment, and an owner committed to ongoing training.
With structure, patience, and consistency, Bonnie is a sweet young dog who will settle well and make a lovely companion.
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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.
