Hi everyone, my name is Cooper
Cooper is a fun-sized Kelpie mix with loads of energy and a huge heart. At just 13.4kg, he’s easy to handle but still has all the smarts and enthusiasm of a working-breed dog.
He loves training, adventures, enrichment, and play, and once he’s had his fun, he turns into a total cuddle bug who nuzzles in close to his favourite humans.
Cooper gets along well with calm, confident dogs and would enjoy having a buddy, though he’s equally happy soaking up attention as a solo dog. He’s food-motivated, eager to learn, and responds beautifully to positive reinforcement.
He’ll suit an active household that enjoys getting out and about and can offer ongoing training, structure, and plenty of affection. A backyard with secure, high fences & space to zoom would be ideal.
If you’re after a small, clever, snuggly companion with loads of personality, Cooper could be your guy.
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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.
