Pet economy thrives as animal lovers’ needs surge

Fur babies: For many young couples, their pets take on a similar role to children in their DINK households. — Reuters

CHONGQING: Every day after work, Zhao Lingling rushes straight home and the first thing she does is to refill the food bowl and clear the litter box of Tangyuan – her beloved pet cat.

Tangyuan, a British shorthair, has accompanied her for over three years.