Hi everyone, my name is Friend
Friend is a handsome kitty with a sweet spirit and a soft, silky coat. True to his name, he’s a gentle and friendly companion, though he can be shy when first meeting new people. With a little patience and a quiet approach, he warms up quickly and will happily lean into a soft pat or head scratch. He’s not demanding—just quietly affectionate and content to share your space without any fuss.
Friend is looking for a calm, stable home where he can feel safe and relaxed. A quiet environment suits him best, and while he may be shy at first, he blossoms with gentle, respectful attention.
He would do best in a home without other animals, as he prefers to be the only pet. Households with children may be considered, but only if they are older and understand how to be calm and gentle around cats.
If you’re the kind of person who appreciates quiet company and enjoys building trust with a more sensitive cat, Friend could be exactly who you’re looking for. Please fill out an expression of interest form 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.
