Hi everyone, my name is Dawson
Dawson is a soft, sweet soul who’s still figuring out that the world isn’t such a scary place. Life has been a little overwhelming for him, and he’s still learning that humans can be safe and loving.
With time, patience, and understanding, Dawson has the potential to relax and trust. He’s best suited to someone experienced with fearful or undersocialized cats, someone who can read feline body language and give him space to grow at his own pace.
Dawson did arrive to us with a cat bite wound from his time outdoors, because of this experience, Dawson will need to be indoors only from now on where he can stay safe, comfortable, and loved.
If you’re someone who believes in earning trust rather than expecting instant affection, Dawson just might be your perfect match. Please fill out an expression of interest or come down to the adoption centre to meet him!
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.
