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Jun 2026
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Lifestyle of Pet‑Centric Households and Development Trends in the Pet Services
- Event of
- Open SPACE 2026
- Subject
- Political Sciences and Public Administration
- Date & time
- 06Jun 2026 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00
- Type of Event
- Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
- Venue
- Room 311, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK (access via the shopping arcade escalators through Exit A, Admiralty MTR Station)
- Online Platform
- HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
- Fee
- Free
Ms Carrie Lam
A compassionate and highly experienced senior mobile pet groomer and pet aromatherapist, currently serving as an adjunct instructor at a university, where she teaches pet care–related courses. She integrates solid theoretical knowledge with extensive hands‑on experience in her teaching. Carrie specialises in grooming and caring for senior pets and has been featured in media interviews. She is also skilled in applying natural, non‑invasive approaches—such as pet aromatherapy and massage—to gently address a wide range of pets’ physical and emotional needs, with the aim of enhancing their overall quality of life. In addition, Carrie is actively involved in public education and has been invited to deliver workshops at shopping malls, organisations, and schools. Through sharing accurate pet care knowledge and promoting empathy towards animals, she has made meaningful contributions to the development of the pet care industry and the wider community.
- Enquiry
- 2867 8324 (lifestylehtm@hkuspace.hku.hk)
- Relevant Programmes
Over the past decade, as feelings of loneliness have intensified and birth rates have declined, the demand for pet adoption has continued to grow, and public perceptions of the social and familial roles and importance of pets have shifted. For example, millennials use pets as a way to practise parenthood, and some even directly substitute pet care for having children. Older generations, meanwhile, seek comfort in pets to cope with empty nest syndrome after their adult children leave home. This transformation from being pet owners to becoming “pet parents” has raised expectations for caring for “fur babies” and has driven rapid growth in demand for premium pet products and services, extending into various sectors such as high-end pet care, restaurants, hotels, and tourism.The seminar will explore and share the roles and responsibilities of pet parents, as well as the potential pathways for pet owners to transition into providers of premium pet services.
Language: Cantonese
The School may make available related programme information material at the seminar.
The School reserves the right to alter or modify the schedule of the event if necessary or expedient.
