購買還是領養？ | Pet Nannies HK 專業寵物保姆及寄宿服務
在把寵物帶回家之前，其中一個重要的考量是：到底應該購買還是領養？
對於那些不執著於特定貓狗品種的主人來說，領養似乎是更簡單的選擇。領養可以支持動物收容所和動物救援機構。領養並非簡單的 “1+1=2”，因為領養一隻動物不僅意味著拯救一條生命，還能騰出空間救助另一隻需要幫助的動物。大多數動物收容所都會在接收動物時進行健康檢查。當貓狗可以被領養時，它們都會經過身心評估，以確保適合被領養。
如果您正在尋找特定品種的貓狗，動物收容所也是一個不錯的選擇。但可能需要花點時間搜索和等待。因此，購買可能是一個更直接的選擇。然而，從寵物店購買寵物可能存在風險，因為寵物店的動物來源往往令人質疑。從這些商店購買回來的貓狗可能會有健康或行為問題。為了遏制諸如“幼犬工廠”之類的不道德商業繁殖行為，並確保您購買的動物健康並且受到人道對待，從信譽良好的繁育者處購買至關重要。您不但可以親自參觀繁殖者的設施，亦可以要求健康證明。切勿倉促做決定，因為飼養寵物是對於小動物和家人都是終生的承諾。
最終，最理想的選擇在於平衡您的需求和動物的福祉。無論您是領養被救援的寵物，還是從值得信賴的繁殖者購買，充足的資訊和周詳的考慮，絶對會對有您有莫大的幫助。
香港動物收容所及救援機構（排名不分先後）：
Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR): https://hongkongdogrescue.com/
愛護動物協會 (SPCA): https://www.spca.org.hk
保護遺棄動物協會 (SAA): https://www.saa.org.hk/en/
Kelly Animals Shelter (KAS): https://www.instagram.com/kellyanimalsshelter/
Lifelong Animal Protection Charity (LAP): https://www.lap.org.hk/
PetnanniesHK knows one of the very important questions to ask before bringing home a pet would be whether you should buy or adopt.
For people who are not looking for a specific breed of cat or dog, adoption seems to be an easier option. Adoption supports shelters and animal rescues. Adoption is not an equation of 1+1=2 as one animal adopted not only means one life saved, but also free space for rescuing another animal in need. Most animal shelters provide health checks for their rescued animals upon intake. By the time the cat or dog are made available for adoption, they are evaluated both physically and emotionally as suitable to be homed.
If you are looking for a specific breed of cat or dog, animal shelters are also a good place to look at. But it may require some searching and waiting. Hence buying will be a more straight-forward choice to take. However, buying from pet shops can be risky, as the sources of their animals often seem questionable. Buying from these stores may result in pets with health issues or behavioral problems. To discourage unethical commercial breeding operations such as puppy mills and ensure the animal you buy is healthy and raised in a humane way, it is important to buy from a reputable breeder. You can visit the breeder’s facilities and even ask for health references. Do not rush into making a decision as owning a pet is a lifetime commitment for the animal and your family.
Ultimately, the best choice balances your needs with the welfare of the animal. Whether you adopt a rescued companion or buy from a trusted breeder, a thoughtful and well-informed decision leads to a loving and lasting relationship.
Animal shelters and rescue organizations in Hong Kong in random order:
Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR): https://hongkongdogrescue.com/
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA): https://www.spca.org.hk
Society for Abandoned Animals (SAA): https://www.saa.org.hk/en/
Love Cats Everyday: https://www.facebook.com/lovecatseveryday/
Street Cats Hostel: https://www.facebook.com/Streetcatshostel/
Kelly Animals Shelter (KAS): https://www.instagram.com/kellyanimalsshelter/
Lifelong Animal Protection Charity (LAP): https://www.lap.org.hk/