春节临近，“宠物寄养”需求猛增，有商家租3层别墅从事寄养业务，有人曾“上门代喂”两周收入9000元！不少店家：笼位紧张，已停止接单

Core Insights - The pet care industry is experiencing a surge in demand for pet boarding and feeding services during the upcoming Spring Festival, with prices increasing by approximately 50% compared to regular rates [1][2][4]. Group 1: Pet Boarding Services - Pet boarding fees have significantly increased, with cat boarding prices ranging from 60 to 300 yuan per day and dog boarding from 50 to 500 yuan per day [1]. - A pet store in Hangzhou reported that it is only accepting small dogs and cats due to limited space, with prices rising from 60 yuan to 100 yuan per day during the festival [2]. - A family-run pet boarding service in a rented villa plans to accept only 20 pets, charging between 85 and 180 yuan per day based on the pet's weight, averaging around 100 yuan per day [4]. Group 2: Demand Trends - Data from a home service platform indicates that demand for pet boarding and other services has increased by over 40% year-on-year, with a 46% month-on-month rise in pet boarding requests since January [4]. - The demand for dog boarding is reported to be six times higher than that for cat boarding [4]. Group 3: Home Feeding Services - The trend of home pet feeding services is gaining popularity, with one individual reporting earnings of approximately 9,000 yuan from 132 orders during the last Spring Festival [5][9]. - The home feeding service sector is seeing a significant increase in bookings, with one provider noting nearly 50 pre-booked clients for the upcoming festival [9]. Group 4: Market Growth Projections - The pet economy in China is projected to expand, with the urban pet consumption market expected to reach 312.6 billion yuan by 2025, reflecting a 4.1% increase from 2024 [11]. - The dog consumption market is anticipated to grow to 160.6 billion yuan, while the cat consumption market is expected to reach 152 billion yuan by 2025 [11].