Brisk business for pet sitters in China during CNY despite dismal economy


Pet boarder Zhang Yang hiked his prices by at least 25 per cent for Chinese New Year, but pet owners still pleaded with him to open up more spots. -- ST PHOTO: AW CHENG WEI

CHONGQING (The Straits Times/ANN): Pet boarder Zhang Yang will be spending his Chinese New Year (CNY) break taking care of 10 dogs – double the number he usually takes on – as demand for pet sitters soars during China’s longest holiday.

Mr Zhang, 29, who keeps the dogs in his two-bedroom rental unit in south-western Chongqing municipality, usually charges between 50 yuan (S$9.50) and 100 yuan a day for each dog, depending on the dog’s weight.

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