Hi everyone, my name is Gino
Gino is a friendly boy who loves to lap up attention. He’s the type to climb on to your shoulder and purr in your ear while you carry him around. Upon arriving at the shelter, Gino was quite shy but has quickly shown his true personality as he has settled and is proving to be a very lovely boy.
Gino is FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) positive, but with proper care and a loving indoor lifestyle, he can live a long, happy, and comfortable life.
He has also recovered from chronic cat flu, and is now doing well, just needing a stable, stress-free environment to continue thriving.
Gino is looking for a calm, indoor-only home where he can feel secure and build a bond with his new family members.
If you’re looking for a gentle soul to share your home and heart with, Gino could be the perfect match.
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.
