被訪者：浩--梁思浩、章--梁繼章、桂--桂花田

訪問者：劉幗妍、葉慧敏

你們為什麼會在『瘋ｓｈｏｗ快活人』這個節目內安排一個寵物的環節呢？

浩：『瘋ｓｈｏｗ快活人』真正開始談論寵物始於５至６年前。當時，我們是以養家的心態。

章：梁思浩更被稱為「貓狗之父」，所有有關貓狗的問題，我們都會詢問他的意見。漸漸地，我們發覺越來越多人是關心寵物，需要設立一個環節﹐引入一些專業的意見。

章：我們的出發點是喜歡寵物，不希望別人待得牠們不好。很久之前，開始有聽眾告訴我們﹐因某些原因他們不能繼續飼料寵物，希望我們能為牠找新主人。當我們向外宣佈的時候，反應很好。漸漸地，這便成為我們的一種服務。我們會從中加以安排，如收集有關資料給寵物原主人，讓他們能選擇合適、有愛心的人，繼續照顧他們的寵物。現在，我們不停會收到有關救助，曾幫助的動物包括貓、狗，兔子、雀鳥，甚至鸚鵡等。

你們有否一些有關飼養寵物的難忘事情呢？

田：我喜歡養魚，對牠們有深厚的感情。當我走近時魚缸時，他們總是會趨前索食。有一次，魚兒不知為何死亡，害我哭了一場。到店舖詢問因由，得到回覆只是—有萬個原因可導致牠們死亡。自此，我便明瞭飼養寵物是需要多看書，學習怎樣照顧牠們。

思浩，你有沒有什麼難忘的事情呢？

浩：從小我便開始養寵物了。除了老鼠之外，差不多各種寵物我也曾經養過。當長大後，便堅決要養牧羊狗了。最高峰期，我便養了4頭狗。不過，我會好好的控制自己。在準備飼養一頭寵物前，我會非常認真地考慮能否好好照顧他。許多剛養寵物的人很容易會犯一個錯誤，就是見到動物可愛，便立即帶牠們回家，而忽略了有否地方及時間照顧他們。

梁繼章你對於飼養寵物有什麼心得呢？

章：寵物與人類一樣，是需要關心的，還要像照顧小孩一樣，加以教導。

浩：其實動物跟人一樣，就是不論多好的朋友，若果長時期缺乏溝通，也會疏遠，開始討厭你，甚至成為敵人。所以，溝通是非常重要的。

作為協會的愛心節目主持，你們會用什麼方法去宣揚愛護動物的訊息呢？

浩：首先，我們會開始引入專業人士的意見。在協會獸醫Dr.Eric於節目出現之前，已有許多人傳真信件來詢問意見，經過專業人士提供意見後，他們會更加注意寵物的需要。

浩：再者，我們亦透過電台廣播愛護動物協會內待領動物的資料，讓一些沒空到協會的人士，也可知道一些動物資料，當他們有興趣領養那頭動物時才前往協會。這直接地增加了該頭動物被領養的機會啊！

可否評論一下你們身邊的朋友飼養寵物的態度。

浩：千萬不要以人類的角度來衡量寵物的需要。主人應該多看書籍，了解有關寵物的習性、喜好，能否配會自己的生活習慣和需要。許多人也會犯了一個毛病，就是未了解動物的習性前，便開始胡亂的飼養。舉一個例，有些人見到龍貓非常可愛，便立即飼養，但他並不知道龍貓是夜行動物。最終更以龍貓不活潑為由，將之放棄。

章：些外，不同品種的狗隻，也會有不同的習性。譬如，我朋友養了一頭雪橇狗。他每天都會將牠困於籠子內，晚上才放牠出來。這位主人覺得狗兒非常瘋癲頑皮，四處撲跳，難於飼養。其實，一天被困十多個小時，就算是人類也可能同樣的變得瘋癲，更何況是雪橇犬這樣極需運動量的狗兒呢？

貴花田，你覺得應怎樣飼養一尾魚兒呢？

田：我覺得養寵物就像生孩子一樣，真的需要想清楚，不要隨便放棄牠。現在，我們會求主人解釋為何要放棄寵物，可不能讓他們隨便的將責任交給別人。我們不希望幫助或助長一些不負責任的主人。

English Version

ML: Michael Leung　SL: Spencer Leung　JC: Jacqueline Chan
SPCA- VI: Vivian IP　CL: Connie Lau

VI: Why did your start a pet section within your radio show?

SL: We actually started a per tips section 5-6 years age. In the show, I was nicknamed THE FATHER OF CATS AND DOGS – I was responsible for questions regarding cats and dogs. Gradually, we found that there were more animal lovers than we anticipated. As a result, we set up a special time just for that.

ML: We started our as animal lovers ourselves and progressed to spread the word about responsible pet ownership. A long time ago, a member in the audience asked us to find a new home for her pet. When we first announced it on the air, others called in to express their interest on adopting that animal. From then on, it became one of our ‘services’. We then dedicated a section to finding new homes for pets – we organized homing pet’s information, announced them on our show and collected contacts from potential owners. For every pet we come across, we hope to find the best home for it. So fat, we have helped many kinds of animals like cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and even parrots.

VI: Do you have any memorable stories with your animals?

JC: I have a strong bond with my fish. Lately, whenever I come close to the tank, they would greet me. I cried hard when one of them died. I then realized that I have to learn more about pet care.

VI: Spencer, do you have any memorable moments with your pets?

SL: I have kept many different kinds of pets despite my mother’s disapproval. I created a small animal kingdom underneath my bed-fish, chickens, ducks, tortoises etc. As the infant animals grew older, they started crawling out of my bed. I fell in love with collies when I entered adulthood, now I have four. My love for pets don’t go overboard- I do think twice before I have another per. Yet I am well aware that owning a pet is a lifelong responsibility.

VI: As hosts of a popular radio show, how do you teach your audience about animal welfare?

SL: We receive many positive feedback from our audience. Ever since Dr. Eric from the SPCA appeared on our show, our audience seemed to have paid more attention to their pets.

SL: Recently, we helped the SPCA by adding a new section to our show-the adoption animals corner. We provide SPCA homing animals’ information to our audience every Tuesday, hoping to boost their interest in adopting the animals.

VI: What kind of observation do you have how Hong Kongers treat their pets?

SL: Pet owners should educate themselves on the different breeds of animals before they decide to get one. Many who own chinchillas don’t even know that they are nocturnal. When their chinchillas don’t play with them during the day, they think that they are sick and end up abandoning them.

ML: A friend of mine once had a husky. He kept him in a cage for cover then hours a day, which is completely inhumane. He didn’t even know that big breeds like huskies need a lot of exercise. He really should have chosen a smaller and more quiet breed instead. Just remember, dogs are not commodities. They deserve love and respect.

VI: Jacqueline, how do you deal with abandoned animals on your show?

JC: Just like having children, you really need to think twice before you have pets. In our show, we requested an explanation from every pet owners who are about to abandon their pets. At the same time, we would like to give the pets to responsible pet owners. We hope to promote responsible pet ownership to our audience.

By 愛護動物協會