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As the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year approaches, finding reliable pet care services becomes a priority for pet owners planning to leave for festivals, travel, or family reunions.
Shanghai offers a wide range of pet care options, from in-home pet sitting services to pet boarding facilities. They provide essential support to keep pets safe, cared for, and happy while their owners are away.
Pet sitting services at home
Staff will visit your home to care for your pets, making it a great choice for pets who are more comfortable in their own environment.
They usually provide services such as feeding, playing, and walking the dog.
You will receive videos or photos to keep you updated on your pet’s care.
Fees are generally based on length of service. For example, a 30-60 minute visit from Spare Leash costs 80-100 yuan (US$11.12-13.90).
Here are some pet sitting platforms that offer English booking services. You can reach them through their websites or their official WeChat accounts.
Spare Leash: https://spareleash.com.cn/en; Official WeChat account: SpareLeash
Happy Nesting: https://happynest.com.cn/; Official WeChat account: HappyNestCN
Oh My Cat: WeChat official account: OHMYCAT babysitter
Freshippo (Hema) also offers pet feeding and dog walking services in Shanghai. You can access the services through the Freshippo app.
Pet boarding services
Pet stores and hospitals often offer pet boarding services during the holidays.
In addition, pet hotels are also available to suit different budgets. They often provide amenities such as individual sleeping areas, grooming services, training activities, and opportunities to play with other pets.
Availability is limited during the Spring Festival holiday, so advance booking is advised. Prices may be higher than usual.
Here are some pet hotels in Shanghai:
B&M Pet Hotel
Address: 1568 Huqingping Rd, Xujing Town, Qingpu District
Mobile: 152-2122-7921
Someone’s Pet 三王pet
Address: 844 Kangding Rd, Jing’an District and 475 Yuyuan Rd, Jing’an District
Mobile: 150-0038-6785 and 189-1747-1594
Buddy Dog:
Address: 1249 Haisi Rd, Fengxian District
Mobile: 135-2476-1908
Convenient Pet Town Nuannuantang
Address: 151 Jieya Rd, Pudong New Area
Mobile: 159-0069-9906
Tips for using the service:
1. You may need to provide your pets’ vaccination records.
2. You may need to provide your own pet food.
3. Inform the staff about your pets’ personalities and health conditions.
4. Bring your pets familiar things to comfort them.
Traveling with your pets
If you prefer not to leave your pets behind, traveling by car is a viable option, as there are restrictions on traveling with pets on public transport in China.
It’s important to choose pet-friendly hotels and attractions. Act responsibly during visits to ensure a pleasant experience for all.
