宠物寄养“一窝难求”，上门喂养需求激增

Core Viewpoint - The demand for pet care services, such as boarding and home feeding, has significantly increased as the Spring Festival approaches, reflecting the vitality and potential of the pet economy in driving holiday consumption and service industry growth [1]. Group 1: Pet Boarding Services - The demand for pet boarding has surged, with a 46% month-on-month increase in January, and the demand for dog boarding is six times that of cat boarding [1]. - A pet store in Beijing reported that their standard boarding rooms, priced at 139 yuan per day, were fully booked before the New Year due to their appealing features like 24-hour monitoring and air conditioning [1]. - Pet owners are increasingly willing to pay for professional care, as seen in the case of a consumer who chose boarding for her dog while traveling abroad, valuing the hygiene and care provided [1]. Group 2: Pet Transportation Services - Starting from April 8, 2025, the railway department will pilot a pet transportation service on certain high-speed trains, with a 30% discount during the trial period, charging 360 yuan per pet for distances under 1000 kilometers [3]. - Various airlines have also introduced "pet in cabin" services, with fees ranging from 999 to 2000 yuan per segment, although high costs and complex processes have led many pet owners to prefer home feeding services [3]. Group 3: Home Feeding Services - Home feeding services are becoming popular, with platforms like Xianyu and Xiaohongshu offering such services, and individuals like a part-time cat feeder in Hangzhou earning 7000 yuan over two weeks during the previous year's Spring Festival [3]. - Consumers prefer home feeding as it aligns better with their pets' habits, as indicated by a Shanghai consumer who opted for home feeding services for his cat [4]. Group 4: Industry Standards and Regulations - There is a call for clearer industry standards and regulations for pet boarding and home feeding services to address potential issues such as pet health and liability during the service period [2][5]. - Legal experts recommend that consumers choose reputable service providers and establish written agreements to clarify responsibilities and service details, thereby reducing disputes [2][5].