Pet cafes have become a haven for animal lovers, providing a relaxing environment where visitors can hang out, play and relax with furry friends. The trend is catching on in China, where pet owners are now sending their dogs and cats to work in these cafes, giving them a chance to socialize and earn treats. Called “Zhengmaotiaoqian” or “make breakfast money,” the trend is a hit among China’s pet-loving community. Pet café owners are taking advantage of this growing trend by charging entrance fees and offering snacks and drinks. Customers pay between 30–60 yuan (Rs 540 – Rs 1,080) per person for an entrée, or they can choose to simply order a drink. Recruitment advertisements and CVs for preferred “employees” are flooding social media platforms such as Xiaohongshu.
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Pet owner Jane Zou is sending her 2-year-old Samoyed to a dog café in Fuzhou. “She will get a chance to play with other dogs and not feel so lonely,” Ms. Zoo told CNN. Ms. Zou said sending OKs to cafes helps them save on air conditioning costs during Fuzhou’s scorching heat.
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Jane Zoo said the cafe owner rated OK for about an hour, noting his interactions with customers and his compatibility with the other four dogs. The evaluation was successful, and the charming Samoyed was offered “the job.” “Mine is the star of OK Café!” she told CNN.
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However, not all pets have success. Another pet owner, Xin Xin, is looking for employment to keep her pets active and engaged. Ms.
As the pet population grows in China, the trend of “snacks make money” is a sign of the times. Ms. Shin said jokingly, “I thought the bosses would contact me – now it seems I need to take the initiative and send the resume.”
With China’s first cat café opening in 2011, the industry has grown 200 percent per year, according to CBNData.
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