Hi everyone, my name is Le Chonk
Le Chonk is a fluffy, lovable gentleman with a heart as large as his paws. True to his name, he’s carrying a little extra around the middle, but don’t let that fool you, he’s already on a gentle weight-loss journey and doing his best to shed a bit of that chonk, one playful stretch at a time.
Underneath all that fluff is a sweet, easygoing soul who enjoys the simple things in life: comfy naps, head scratches, and slow strolls to the food bowl. He may not be running marathons just yet, but with a little encouragement (and maybe a feather toy or two), Le Chonk is making steady progress toward a healthier, happier life.
Le Chonk is also FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) positive, which might sound scary at first, but it really isn’t. Cats with FIV can live long, full lives with just a bit of extra care and regular vet checkups. He’d be happiest as the only cat in the home or with other FIV-positive feline friends but with his snuggly nature, he’s more than enough company all on his own. He does love other cats!
If you’re looking for a mellow, affectionate companion who’s equal parts charming and chunky, Le Chonk is your guy.
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.
