Hi everyone, my name is Nipper
If life were a cartoon, Nipper would be the enthusiastic sidekick sprinting across the screen, ears flapping, tail wagging like a helicopter blade. This spirited Jack Russell Terrier is a pint-sized adventurer with a big zest for life — and he’s ready to find a family who can keep up with his boundless energy and charm.
Nipper arrived at Lort Smith after a rather… culinary misadventure. Let’s just say he ate something he definitely shouldn’t have, which led to surgery and ultimately to us. He has recovered beautifully and is now bouncing around like nothing ever happened — but this cheeky history means he’ll need a family who can be mindful of what he might “taste test” in the future.
Despite his occasional over-enthusiasm, Nipper is a social butterfly with other dogs — he loves a good play session, even if he sometimes forgets that not everyone appreciates his full-throttle approach to fun. As the only pet in the home, he’ll soak up all the attention, but doggy playdates are still very welcome.
If you’re looking for a lively, lovable, slightly mischievous companion, Nipper may just be your perfect match.
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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.
