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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