China News Service, Yinchuan, April 6th: The holiday craze has created new demand for "family-style pet care" and is popular
China News Service reporter Yu Jing
On April 6, the last day of the Tomb Sweeping Day holiday, Mr. Zhang, a citizen, drove directly to the Xiaolu Family Pet Nursing Home in Jingui Village, Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia after his self-driving trip, and happily picked up his dog home. Mr. Zhang said: "It is inconvenient to take pets with you when traveling. If you keep them in Xiaolu's courtyard, the whole family can play with peace of mind. When you miss them, you can watch real-time monitoring on your mobile phone, and you can also interact with the pets through voice." "
The pet picture wall of Xiaolu's Pet Nursing Home. Photo by China News Service reporter Yu Jing
Pet boarding refers to a situation where the pet owner goes out for business and is unable to take care of his pet in the short term, so he entrusts it to a third party to take care of his pet. Currently, the number of pets in cities is growing at a rate visible to the naked eye. According to relevant data, the number of pet dogs in China will reach 51.75 million and the number of pet cats will reach 69.8 million in 2023, making it the second largest pet market in the world. With the development of the "other economy", the profession of pet foster care has also emerged. born.
When I walked into Xiaolu's home for foster care, I immediately saw a photo wall with photos of various cats and dogs. "The ones playing on the sofa are Fuxing and Xiu Xiu, the one eating the cake is Fugui, and the one with Maillard style is Duoduo..." Lei Lu, the hostess of the small courtyard, blurted out the names of the pets who had been fostered here.
Lei Lu is interacting with the foster dogs. Photo by China News Service reporter Yu Jing
Lei Lu told reporters that three years ago, she and her husband Yang Jiaxing came into contact with the pet fostering industry while taking care of their "furry children." division.
According to Lei Lu’s husband Yang Jiaxing, Jingui Village is far away from the city, so the barking of pets will not disturb the residents. Their site covers an area of 1,200 square meters. Compared with traditional pet store foster care, the "furry children" have enough space for free activities. The courtyard only accepts 10 pets per day, and each pet has 2 square meters of independent space. , there are 8 hours of outdoor activity time every day, accompanied by an exclusive butler, and 24-hour high-definition surveillance throughout the house. Pet owners can check the status of their pets in real time.
Before each pet is fostered, Lei Lu and Yang Jiaxing will send the pet "Foster Care Agreement", pet foster care tips, and a letter to the "Poop Officers" to the "Poop Officers". "We need to remind them to bring pet food and pet mats, because pets will be more likely to feel safe if they smell the smell on the mats," Yang Jiaxing said.
Lei Lu's husband Yang Jiaxing is grooming the dog. Photo by China News Service reporter Yu Jing
During the visit, the reporter found that compared with traditional pet store foster care, home-based foster care is closer to the atmosphere of pets' daily life, reducing pets' tension and uneasiness caused by environmental changes. At the same time, pets can usually enjoy greater freedom of movement There is no need to stay in a small cage for a long time, which is beneficial to the mental health of pets.
Lei Lu told reporters that during the foster care period, she started shoveling poop and replenishing pet food for the "furry babies" at 8 a.m. every morning, playing with them at noon, taking the "furry babies" for a walk in the woods after lunch, and around 10 p.m. They comb their hair, clean their faces, and feed their teething sticks to ensure that their pets get enough exercise and entertainment, and are kept hygienic and tidy. In addition, photos and videos of pets will be taken from time to time and sent to owners so that owners can keep informed of their pets' conditions.
In addition to daily care, she and her husband also pay close attention to the emotional changes of their pets. They will build a deep relationship with the pets, soothe their emotions with gentle words and actions, so that they can feel the warmth and care of home here.
Lei Lu often has a mutual affection with "little customers". Many "furry babies" have been fostered for a long time and "stick" with her all day long. When their owners come to pick them up, the "furry babies" show a look of reluctance to leave. When they come back to the small yard after half a year, the "furry babies" "They will run towards Lei Lu and happily ask her for a hug.
Lei Lu said that she is very satisfied with the pet service industry she chose, not only because pet consumption is becoming increasingly popular, but also because small animals bring her a lot of happiness. She will do her best to accompany her pets and help them adapt as soon as possible. new environment. (over)