Hi everyone, my name is Poppy
Poppy is a delightful Maltese terrier, just shy of 8 years young, with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Don’t let her senior status fool you — Poppy is full of life, energy, and cheeky charm.
Poppy is looking for a home where she can be the only animal, as she loves having her people all to herself. She’s an active little lady who adores playtime, especially when soft toys are involved, and she’ll happily bounce around showing off her playful side.
When the fun winds down, Poppy is all about comfort. She’s dreaming of a home that can provide her with regular grooming to keep her looking and feeling her best, along with a warm couch to snuggle up on during quiet moments.
If you’re ready to open your heart and your couch to a loving senior with plenty of sparkle left, Poppy might just be your girl.
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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.
