The Rise Of Animal Detectives In China

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9 July 2024

China's growing pet population has led to a rise in the business of animal investigations


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Pet detectives primarily find lost domesticated animals, such as cats and dogs, on the mainland


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Mostly self-employed, pet detectives advertise their services on social media and e-commerce platforms


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Increased demand allows many pet detectives to earn up to 30,000 yuan (US$4,200) monthly


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Pet detective work requires stamina, physical fitness, good eyesight, and logical reasoning skills


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Modern investigative technology, like thermal imaging cameras, is also essential for the job


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Liu Wei, a pet detective, mentioned that necessary equipment costs around 20,000 yuan (US$2,800)


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Searches for "looking for cats and dogs" quadrupled in the first half of this year


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China's Pet Industry White Paper 2023-2024 reported 52 million pet dogs and 70 million cats in 2023


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Liu finds fulfillment in reuniting missing pets with their owners, especially elderly animal lovers


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