Yinchuan, 4 April (ZXS) -- Pet "ferryman": Let every life leave with dignity
China News Agency reporter Yu Jing
Pets, as the owner's friends and family, when life comes to an end, a decent farewell becomes the "just need" of the pet owner. On April 4, mourning echoed at a pet life memorial hall in Yinchuan, Ningxia, where a small memorial service was being held.
Lying on the table is a pet dog. Pet undertaker Yang Rui is carefully wiping the puppy's hair, cleaning up the mouth, nose and excrement, drying and straightening the hair, and performing the final "grooming" for the deceased puppy. "I hope it makes the last journey clean and leaves some thoughts for the owner." Yang Rui cut off a handful of the puppy's hair and put it into the wishing bottle, took out the printing mud, and pressed its unique paw print on the commemorative card.
A short farewell is followed by the owner's last alone time with the pet. In the farewell room, the owner caressed the puppy's head, poured out his regrets, and was grateful for the good time the puppy had given him over the years. "Some owners will stay in the farewell room for a long time, even up to several hours," Yang Rui told reporters, and he would encourage pet owners to tell more, "It is important to say goodbye to the process seriously."
When the pet's remains are cremated, Yang Rui will use his mobile phone to shoot a video of the scene and send it to the owner. The moment the flame is lit, the owner's sadness often reaches its peak. "After cremation, the owner can bring the pet's ashes back for placement, and we will also make the pet's ashes into rings, necklaces and other accessories according to the owner's requirements." Yang Rui said.
According to the "China Pet Industry White Paper - 2022 China Pet Consumption Report", in 2022, the number of urban pet (dog and cat) owners in China exceeded 7043.6729 million. After deduplication, the number of shovel officers was 2022.1 million. With the improvement of people's living standards, the continuous increase in the number of pets and the continuous improvement of pet owners' willingness to consume have driven the rapid development of China's pet economy. In 16, the number of urban pet dogs and cats will reach 2706 million, and the pet industry consumer market will reach 9000.<> billion yuan. As part of pet consumption, pet funeral services are popular in many cities. Data show that there are nearly <>,<> companies in China whose business scope covers pet funeral, pet funeral, and harmless animal treatment.
"Under normal circumstances, most pet owners will choose to bury their deceased pet under a tree or other open space, which will actually cause a large degree of pollution, and only cremation of the pet is the way to reduce soil and groundwater pollution." Yang Rui said, "For the environment, the development of the pet funeral industry is a very meaningful thing and an improvement. ”
With the increase of pet owners in China, more and more attention has been paid to the "aftermath" of pets. From only one or two customers consulting a month, to now nearly 30 pets a month, Yang Rui has provided hospice services for hundreds of pets in the past year. "It is my intention to let every pet go with dignity, because they are our family." In his opinion, it is a job to witness warmth in the midst of grief.
While taking care of the pet's "behind", Yang Rui also sorted out the owner's "inner affairs". When pets enter old age or become seriously ill, their physical condition deteriorates, and the owner who has been with them for a long time will also have difficulty sleeping. Yang Rui will not only provide guidance on care, but also guide the owner, guide the owner to face and accept, and arouse the pet's desire to survive. After the pet dies, Yang Rui will persuade the owner to let go of the knot and get out of the sadness as soon as possible. "I want pet owners to understand that if you keep your heart together, you have no regrets." (End)