Pet Adoption practice in Hong Kong

We are conducting research on the different adoption rate between dogs and cat in Hong Kong. We’d love to hear from you on your preferences and opinions on pet adoption. This is part of the research study on the Academic Research class at Raffles International College. The survey will only take 5 minutes, and your responses are completely anonymous.

If you have any question about the survey, please email us: [email protected]

We really appreciate your input!

Have or had you ever adopt pets?

yes

no

Why would you adopt pets?

I need a companion.

There are supports given by the pet adoption organizer.

The costs are lower than buying one.

Other

Why won’t you adopt pets?

Pets available for adopting are usually at old age.

Fear the abandoned pets have medical illness, make taking care of them harder.

I don’t have time and space for it.

Other

If dog, are there any troubles below you encounter during dog adoption?

yes

no

If yes, what is it?

They required lots more time and care than expected.

Have trouble training them.

The financial expenses are more than expected.

Other

If no, are there any surprises about dog adoption below discovered?

They are better trained and obedient than expected.

They are better companion than expected.

They are not than time and care demanding as expected.

Other

Would you rather adopt a dog or a cat?

dog

cat

Why adopt a cat instead of a dog?

I don't like dogs.

Cats required less time and attention to be taken care of.

There not enough spaces for a dog/ the apartment policy does not allow dogs.

Other

What supports would you want to receive to encourage dog adoption?

Dog daytime care during working hours.

Medical and grooming supports.

Dogs training program provided by pet adoption organizers.

Other