在國外生活或旅行時,很多人會帶著寵物一起,或是需要臨時把寵物交給專人照顧。這時候,用英文清楚地表達需求就很重要了。

安排寵物保母或寄宿
要出差或旅行時,可能需要找人幫忙照顧寵物。
(1) I’d like to book pet boarding for my dog/cat.
我想幫我的狗/貓預訂寄宿服務。
(2) Do you offer pet sitting at home?
你們有提供到府寵物照顧的服務嗎?
(3)
A: Hi, I’d like to book pet boarding for my dog for three nights.
A: 你好,我想幫我的狗預訂三晚的寄宿。
B: Sure! What breed is your dog, and does he have any special needs?
B: 好的! 請問是什麼品種? 有特別需求嗎?
A: He’s a Shiba Inu, and he needs a daily walk.
A: 牠是柴犬,需要每天散步。
(4)
A: Do you offer pet sitting at home?
A: 你們有提供到府寵物照顧嗎?
B: Yes, we can send a sitter once a day to feed and walk your dog.
B: 有的,我們可以每天派人來餵食和帶狗散步。
A: Great, that’s exactly what I need.
A: 太好了,這正是我需要的服務。
說明寵物的需求與習慣
請人代照顧寵物,必須讓照顧的人了解寵物的情況。
(5) He/She needs to be walked twice a day.
牠需要一天散步兩次。
(6) He/She is allergic to chicken.
牠對雞肉過敏。
(7) He/She usually eats at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
牠平常在早上八點和晚上六點吃飯。
(8)
A: My cat usually eats at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Could you follow this schedule?
A: 我的貓平常在早上八點和晚上六點吃飯,可以照這個時間嗎?
B: Of course, we’ll keep the same feeding times.
B: 當然,我們會保持一樣的餵食時間。
(9)
A: He needs to be walked twice a day.
A: 牠需要一天散步兩次。
B: No problem. Do you prefer morning and evening walks?
B: 沒問題。你希望是早晚各一次嗎?
A: Yes, that’s perfect.
A: 對,這樣最好。
帶寵物去寵物美容
在寵物美容院 (grooming salon),有可能會用到以下的句型。
(10) I’d like to book a grooming appointment for my dog/cat.
我想幫我的狗/貓預約美容。
(11) Could you trim his/her fur but not too short?
可以幫牠修毛,但不要太短嗎?
(12) I’d like to get his/her nails trimmed.
我想幫牠修指甲。
(13)
A: Hi, I’d like to book a grooming appointment for my poodle.
A: 你好,我想幫我的貴賓狗預約美容。
B: Sure, would you like a full grooming or just a bath and trim?
B: 好的,請問要全套美容還是只洗澡和修剪?
A: A full grooming, please.
A:請幫牠做全套美容。
(14)
A: Could you trim his fur but not too short?
A: 可以幫牠修毛,但不要剪太短嗎?
B: No problem. We’ll just tidy it up a little.
B: 沒問題,我們會稍微修整一下。
A: Great, thank you.
A: 太好了,謝謝你。
詢問美容或照顧細節
如果需要更清楚地了解服務內容,可以用以下句子。
(15) What services are included in the grooming package?
美容套餐包含哪些服務?
(16) How long does the grooming usually take?
美容通常需要多久?
(17) Is the boarding area safe for small dogs?
寄宿區對小型犬來說安全嗎?
(18)
A: What services are included in the grooming package?
A: 美容套餐包含哪些服務?
B: Bath, haircut, nail trimming, and ear cleaning.
B: 洗澡、剪毛、修指甲和清耳朵。
A: Perfect, that’s what I need.
A: 太好了,這正是我需要的。
(19)
A: How long does the grooming usually take?
A: 美容通常需要多久?
B: About two hours, depending on the dog’s size.
B: 大約兩小時,視狗的大小而定。
A: Okay, I’ll come back later.
A: 好的,那我等一下再回來。
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