Hong Kong, April 11 -- There is no greater welcome than a four-legged furry baby climbing onto you with a constant demand for love and affection, and that's what we honour this International Pet Day. Renowned personalities from different walks of life urge people to 'adopt don't shop' as they share their soulful pet stories with us.

Coming home to our families or our partners sure is soothing, but thinking about our furry friends is all the more reason that races us back home and I'm sure pet parents are nodding in agreement. Pet tales can crack you up, even shed a tear or a bit of both! If your gallery is brimming with more pictures of your pet than you, that's how you tell someone you're a pet parent without even telling them. Having s...