Furry friends dine in style at Shanghai cafe
STORY: Customers at this cafe really do lick their plates clean
The Cat and Dog Club plates up elaborate meals for pets only
So Hengheng the dog's birthday feast is just for him
[Tiffany Wang / Hengheng’s owner]
“I can see from his reaction and because he was eating everything so fast that he was very happy. Me too, because if my dog is happy then I am happy. My dog is just like my child.”
The cafe sports an extensive menu with an average price tag of $12.50
[Ma Tao / Manger, Cat and Dog Club]
"Our meals are somewhat healthier than what humans usually eat in terms of ingredients. We don't put any sugar, oil, or additives and it's very fresh in order to meet our standards. People could also eat it but it doesn't have a lot of flavor."
The pet lover economy in China is surging, rising 25% between 2021 and 2022
It's now estimated at around $69 billion
The jump has been partially attributed to China’s low birth rate and smaller family sizes
And the increasing number of people who are choosing to live alone
