Chinese stores make room for pets as ownership booms

Growing consumer demand pushes restaurants, hotels to go 'pet-friendly'

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Many cafes in Shanghai's West Bund advertise themselves as pet-friendly. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

TOMOKO WAKASUGI

SHANGHAI -- As pet ownership soars in China, a growing number of shops are marketing themselves as pet-friendly, catering to customers who treat their furry companions as part of the family.

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