Society of Greater Dayton.

的社區外展經理

Adopting a new dog or puppy is an exciting and sometimes scary endeavor.

領養成犬或幼犬是一件非常令人興奮的事情，但有時也是一次可怕的嘗試

But we're going to take some of the scary out of the equation by walking

我們將帶您了解領養狗狗時會遇到的一些主要障礙

through some of the biggest barriers to adoption.

減少您對於領養狗狗的恐懼感

Then we'll get you and your family to find just the right dog for your home.

接著，我們將帶您與您的家人挑選合適的狗狗

Shelter pets can seem like a gamble, but they're actually great way to add

從收容所內挑選寵物似乎像是一場賭注，但這些狗狗

a new member to your family.

其實是增添您家中新成員的好選擇

The problem is that there's a lot of misinformation

但問題在於，許多的錯誤訊息

circulating around pet adoption.

圍繞在寵物領養這一件事

A common assumption is that all pets that are brought into a shelter must

常見的假設即是所有被帶入收容所的寵物

have something wrong with them.

一定有一些問題

This is simply not true.

但這並不正確

In fact, the main reasons pets are given up include, owners are moving to

事實上，寵物被遺棄的主要原因包含

housing that don't allow pets.

飼主搬至無法飼養寵物的新住處

Owner having personal problems.

飼主本身的問題

Too many or no room for litter mates.

飼養過多數量的寵物，或者沒有足夠的空間容納寵物

Owner can no longer afford the pet.

飼主無法再繼續負擔寵物的生活開支

Owner no longer has time for the pet.

飼主沒有時間陪伴寵物

Many of these reasons have nothing to do with the pets themselves.

許多諸如此類的原因導致飼主無法繼續飼養寵物，而非寵物本身的問題

Working with a shelter staff and volunteers can be a great way to

與收容所內的員工與志工合作是一個很好的方式

figure out the best match for you and your home.

找到最適合您與您住家的寵物

If you've already decided adoption is the right route for you, let's talk

如果您已經決定以領養的方式增添新的家庭成員

about what to expect when you arrive at the shelter.

那我們就來談談當你抵達收容所時需要做些什麼

To help ensure that their pets are matched with responsible, appropriate

為了確保收容所內的寵物與合適的、負責任的飼主配對

owners, shelters often have a screening process in place.

收容所通常會進行篩檢過程

You may be ask to attend an interview, fill out an application,

您可能會被要求進行面談，填寫申請文件

and/or sign a contract.

或者簽署合約

They may also require a home visit, references from your vet, and possibly

他們或許也會要求家庭訪談、出示來自您的獸醫的推薦信

other requirements.

甚至其他的要求

The screening process benefits both the pet and the potential adopter.

篩檢過程有利於寵物與潛在領養者雙方

It helps increase the likelihood that you'll go home with a pet that's right

幫助提升正確配對的可能性，讓您能夠帶回適合您的家庭的寵物

for your family, one that fits your lifestyle.

契合您的生活方式的家庭新成員

At the shelter, you will have the opportunity to walk through the dog

在收容所內，您有機會在犬舍內逛逛

kennel area to see if you are interested in meeting any of the dogs.

看看是否有您想會面的狗狗

If one of the dogs catches your attention, a staff member or volunteer

如果其中有任何狗狗吸引您的目光，收容所內的員工或志工

will bring the dog in to you in a separate visitors room so that you can

可以將牠帶到獨立的會客室與您見面

have some private time with him.

讓您有私人時間與牠互動

Here you can have your family meet and interact with the dog to see if he is

此時您可以讓您的家人與牠會面，並且嘗試與牠互動

a good fit for your family.

看看牠是否適合您的家庭

Shelters also highly encourage you to bring any other family pets, if

收容所也極力鼓勵您攜帶家中任何的寵物一同前來

appropriate, so you can ensure that they get along well with your new

如果合適的話，即可確保您家中的寵物能夠與潛在的新成員

potential pet.

相處融洽

In addition to selecting and bringing home your new dog, you are going to

除此之外，挑選新的家庭成員且將牠帶回家中

need a number of new items in order to feed and care for your new pet.

您需要一系列的新物品，以餵食與照顧您的新寵物

It may be a good idea to wait until you select your new pet before you

建議您先挑選好您即將領養的狗狗後

begin shopping for supplies.

再開始採購物品

For example, some items, such as food and water bowls, or collars and

舉例來說，像是飼料、食水容器、項圈

harnesses, depend upon the size of the pet you will be adopting.

與牽繩等物品，取決於您將領養的狗狗的體型尺寸

Also, be sure to find out which food your pet was eating in the shelter or

同時，記得確認狗狗在收容所或寄養家庭吃的飼料種類

foster home so that you can provide the same in the beginning to ease the

如此一來，您可在領養初期提供狗狗相同的飼料，以緩解

transition.

過渡時期造成的不安與焦慮

After the pet has settled in, talk with your veterinarian about switching

當新的狗狗已經安頓下來，與您的獸醫討論

to a high nutrition dog food that's right for his age and size.

將飼料調整至適合牠的年齡與體型的高營養含量飼料種類

Well, I hope we've been able to convince you that a shelter dog can

我希望我們已經讓您相信收容所內的狗狗也能夠成為您

make a wonderful companion for you and a welcome addition to your home.

非常棒的夥伴，您的家人也會歡迎牠的加入

By taking the time to do your research, and with a little patience,

只要花點時間做一些功課、多一些耐心

you'll find just the right dog for you.

您也能夠找到適合您的狗狗

Now, let's recap.

現在，讓我們再重新整理一次

Shelters are a great option if you're considering adopting a dog.

如果您考慮領養狗狗，收容所是一個很棒的選擇

Work with your local shelter to find a dog that's a good fit for you.

與當地的收容所合作，找到適合您的狗狗

And lastly, make sure to find out what shelter's adoption process entails as

最後，請確認收容所的領養手續

this can vary from shelter to shelter.

畢竟每間收容所的領養手續不盡相同

On behalf of Iams, I'm Caitlin Lewis for Howdini.

我是來自Howdini網站的Caitlin Lewis，在此代表美國愛慕思犬貓飼料品牌

For more information and offers, check out the website.

如果您想取得更多的資訊與幫助，請前往愛慕思網站

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Did you adopt your pet?

你的寵物是領養而來的嗎？

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請留言與我們分享屬於您的故事