Society of Greater Dayton.

社區發展負責人

Wanting to adopt a cat or kitten, but not sure where to

你有想要領養成貓或幼貓

start or what to expect?

但不知道該從何下手的困擾嗎？

Well we're here to talk about everything you need to think about and

我們將在這邊向你說明領養貓之前所需資訊，

do before, during, and after a cat adoption in order to have a great

包含領養之前、領養過程中以及領養帶回家後，

experience for you, and to provide a great home for your new pet.

以確保你可以有個愉快的養寵物經驗，以及可為您的新寵物提供舒適的居住生活

Research is a vital part of pet adoption, so we encourage prospective

事前了解是領養動物很重要的一環，所以我們會鼓勵有意願

adopters to make several visits to their local animal organizations

想要認養動物的民眾多去辦訪住家地區的動物收容組織

during the process.

在這過程中，

Utilize their websites so you can clearly understand the needs of your

透過拜訪動物收容組織的網站，

prospective pet before making this important decision.

可以讓你在領養前，對你想領養的寵物有更深入的了解

Before heading to the shelter, you'll want to identify which cat breed would

在你前往動物收容所前，你可能會想知道

best fit your lifestyle.

那一種品種的貓最適合你的生活型態

Fewer than 10% of the world's cats, both in and out of

但事實上，無論是在收容所內或者收容所外，

shelters, are pure bred.

品種貓的比例都是低於10%的

The majority, common house cats, have charmed their way into becoming the

大多數我們所飼養的家貓，各自擁有迷人的地方，

number one most popular pet in the United States.

並且成為美國最受歡迎的寵物

Before heading to the shelter, there are a couple of final considerations

最後在前往動物收容所前，這裡有幾個問題

for you and your family.

需要你和你的家人來好好思考。

If yours is a full time working household, it is recommended that you

如果你是一個全職工作者，我們會建議你

pass up kittens and adolescents, cats less than 18 months old, in favor of a

盡量避免領養幼貓以及處於青少年階段的貓，

more low key adult who's energy needs will be easier to meet.

成年的貓比較不需要這麼高的活動量

If you're a novice cat owner, think twice about excessive cats.

如果你是新手主人，在飼養有特殊需求的貓時，

Excessively shy, aggressive, or demanding, for they may provide too

例如較害羞的貓、較有攻擊性的貓，或者依賴性較高的貓，

great of a challenge for your first experience.

需要再三考慮，這種性格的貓飼養起來是否挑戰性過高。

Is coat color or pattern important?

或許你會想知道貓的花色或者紋路是否重要，

By all means choose a cat who attracts you, but remember that the gorgeous

選一隻吸引你的貓就對了，但是要記得，

Calico hiding at the back of her cage may well go into prolonged hiding once

那隻漂亮的三花貓現在一直躲在他的籠子後面，

she is released into your home.

他來到你家後可能也會持續著這樣的行為。

A cat that is social and relaxed at the shelter usually has the ease to

一般來說，若這隻貓在收容所的個性是比較社交化比較放鬆的，

meet the stresses that life throws her way.

通常他也比較容易適應生活中出現的壓力

Consider the whole cat, not just one element.

整體性的考量，而非只著眼在這隻貓的某個部分

Your best bet is the friendly, outgoing cat who offers an

最好的情況下是你可以遇到一隻友善、外向的貓，

outstretched paw through the cage bars, and who nuzzles and purrs when

他會將他的爪子從柵欄裡伸出來，當你環抱著他的時候

you hold him in your arms.

他會在你懷裡磨蹭並發出呼嚕呼嚕的聲音

This profile is a particularly good choice for

這種特質的貓

families with young children.

特別適合有幼兒的家庭。

A cat in your life can add warmth, humor, and peace of mind.

養隻貓可以讓你的生活更溫暖、更幽默，且讓你的心靈更加平靜

A cat can teach your child empathy for others while keeping her secrets.

貓會教導小孩如何用同理心待人，並學習如何保守秘密

If you can make the commitment, a cat is waiting to enhance your life in

如果你能向貓承諾照顧他，

ways only a kindred spirit can.

他會用他的所能來讓你的生活更加多采多姿

Loving pets of all shapes and sizes are waiting in animal shelters, hoping

各種不同體型不同花色的可愛動物們，

to find a permanent home.

正在收容所等待一個永久的家

But there are many misconceptions about shelter pets.

但很多人對於收容所的動物都有錯誤的認知，

Shelter animals can make wonderful lifelong companions if

如果你願意給他們機會，

only given the chance.

收容所的動物們也能成為陪伴你的完美寵物

People often think shelters contain only the rejects, pets that have a

人們會以為收容所的動物都是因為

health or behavior problem.

健康或者行為問題才導致他們被丟到收容所裡，

This is not true.

但並不是這樣子的

Shelters are filled with animals that have been surrendered by their owners

收容所裡的動物大多是因為原本家庭發生變化，例如飼主離婚或者生病、對寵物過敏、

because of divorce, owner illness, allergies, new babies, and

家中有了新生兒，或者因飼主本身沒有飼養寵物的經驗等等原因，

inexperienced owners.

致使他們被飼主帶到收容所來

Most shelter pets would like nothing more than a chance at a happy life and

大多數收容所的動物，只是想要有個家，

their own family to share it with.

讓他們能夠幸福的生活，且能擁有與之一同分享的家人

There are so many reasons for adopting from a shelter.

有很多理由要從收容所中領養動物

Shelters have all types of patents.

收容所擁有各種類型的寵物，

Mixed breeds, pure breeds, young and old.

無論是米克斯、品種動物、年幼的或者年長的，都可以在收容所找到

Regardless of the shape, size or breed, most shelter pets are vet

除了體型大小和品種外，大多數收容所的動物

checked, healthy, and ready for their new homes.

都經過獸醫檢查身體健康，只差一個接納他們的家

And they'll likely save you money too.

同時從收容所領養動物也可以幫你省錢

Adoption fees for shelter pets are typically less expensive than those

從收容所領養動物的花費，一般來說，

you would find at a pet store or a breeder.

會比從寵物店或者繁殖商手中購買便宜

Initial vet checks, vaccines, deworming, and spay or neuter surgery

另外，基本身體檢查、疫苗注射、驅蟲，以及結紮手術

is already included as part of the cost.

都已包含再領養費用中了

You also get literature on caring for your new cat or kitten, plus support

從收容所中領養寵物還可以取得照顧新寵物的指導書，

and guidance from shelter staff if you have questions.

或者若你有需要的話，收容所的員工也可以提供協助與指導

Pet adoption is an exciting, but also time consuming process.

領養動物是件令人興奮，但也是個十分花時間的過程

It's always best to call ahead to the animal shelter and find out what

記得在前往收容所領養動物前，要先電話與收容所確認

documents you need to bring with you.

需要帶哪些文件前往辦理手續

Typical items include picture identification with

一般來說至少會要有有照片的身分證明文件

your current address.

以及你目前的居住地址資訊

If you're renting, bring your lease or a letter from your landlord.

若你住的房子是租來的，請帶著你的租約或者房東提供的信件來

It must state that you are permitted to have pets, and how many.

上面必須提及你承諾要養寵物，以及要養幾隻寵物

Your landlord's contact information should also be displayed.

你房東的聯繫方式也需要列在上面

If you own your home, you might be requested to

若你擁有自己的房子，你會需要帶著

provide proof of ownership.

房產證明文件以資證明你為所有人

References.

參考資料

Have a list of references handy, including their phone numbers, and ask

請列出參考的資訊來源，包含他們的電話號碼，

them for permission before using them as a reference.

並在將他們的資訊提供上去前記得先取得對方的同意

If you've had pets before, including a veterinary reference is a good idea.

若你以前有養過寵物，列上獸醫的資訊也是個不錯的想法

Cash, debit card, or credit card for paying the adoption fee.

可以使用現金、金融簽帳卡或者現金來支付領養動物的費用

Smaller shelters or rescue organizations sometimes don't accept

但有時規模較小的收容所，或者救援組織

credit cards.

可能會無法接受使用信用卡付款

Ask before if you're unsure.

若你不確定你要前去的收容所可接受的付款方式，記得事先詢問好再前往

Everyone in your family.

家中的每一位成員

Many shelters require that every person in your household meet the pet

許多收容所都會要求要家中的每位成員，在你確定領養動物前，

you may be adopting.

先來收容所看看那隻你想要領養的寵物

This is to ensure that everyone gets along and agrees to the adoption.

這是為了確保家中每位成員都同意領養也都和那隻寵物相處融洽，

Once you've introduced a new cat to the family, you want to make sure they

一旦你領養了一隻貓成為你家中的新成員，

feel at home as quickly as possible.

你會希望他可以盡快融入你的家庭生活。

A cat's ideal refuge is a place where they can go and be with their things.

理想的貓窩是個可以讓貓兒們安心自在的地方

A soft bed, food and water, a scratching post, and plenty of toys.

有柔軟的床、食物及飲用水、貓抓板以及許多的玩具，

Their area should be away from the rest of the house and out of the line

他們的窩應該遠離房子的角落，

of traffic.

且要避開行走路線

Finding just the right cat or kitten for you or your family is a rewarding

找到一隻對的貓或小貓，

experience.

對你或你的家人來說會是一個超棒的經驗

When that is coupled with bringing them home from a shelter, it is a

當一對情侶要將他們從收容所帶回家，

double reward.

這更是雙重的喜悅

By doing your homework, and with the little patience, you'll have her home

只要事前確實做好功課，且保持你的耐心，

in no time.

你立即就可以將她帶回家

Let's recap.

讓我們回顧一下

Do your research.

做好事前功課

Identify what type of cat would suit your family and lifestyle.

確認哪種貓適合你的家庭以及生活方式

Consider adopting from a shelter.

考慮從收容所收養動物

And lastly, find out what you'll need to bring to the shelter.

最後，確認你需要帶哪些文件前往收容所

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

代表Iam, 我是Howdini的Caitlin Lewis

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你是否也從收容所領養了隻寵物呢？

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請務必在下方留言區和我們分享你的故事。