杭州年轻人 潮新闻·钱江晚报记者发现，随着春节临近，宠托需求不断增长。越来越多年轻人开始兼职上门喂养，其中不少已经接到春节订单。 本文转自【潮新闻】； "过年准备坐高铁回老家，带不了小猫，已经给它找好了上门喂养的人。" 距离春节还有一个多月，在杭工作的小米已经提前给宠物找到了"临时保姆"。她说，过年有上门喂养需求的养宠人很多，她去年临近过年去找时，很 多"宠托师"都约满了，今年索性早点订。 自制上门喂猫海报。受访者供图 "我还没开始在社交平台上'打广告'呢，就有很多以前找过我的老客户来问我'过年在不在杭州'，想让我过年期间帮忙上门喂猫。"在杭州工作的广东人小 黄告诉记者，她兼职上门喂养已经4年，喜欢小动物的她，家里养了十几只猫，一开始是帮朋友喂喂猫，后来慢慢就发展成了一门副业。 小黄说，杭州养宠人挺多，上门喂养的需求也比较大。"特别是节假日，很多人出去旅游，家里宠物没人照顾，就会找上门喂养。"就在刚过去的元旦假 期，她帮5个宠主上门喂过猫。 在杭州，像小黄这样兼职上门喂宠的年轻人有不少。他们大多有养宠经验，上门喂养时，除了基础的喂食、换水、清理猫砂，还包括互动陪玩、梳毛清 洁，甚至实时视频连线反馈宠物状态。价 ...

转自：中国青年网 2025年12月初的一天，送完爱人上班，家住北京的王韬开始了作为宠物上门喂养师的一天。这已是他从 事这份工作的第五个年头。 许辉的起步源于线下宠物店的"自荐"，随后他在社交平台建立专属社群，逐步打开线上接单渠道。如 今，他已组建起一个6人小团队，并探索更精细的分工。"我的目标是未来团队每个人都能独立带领小 组，向规模化发展。"他说。 在服务流程上，许辉与团队形成了一套从下单、对接到服务、反馈的标准化程序，专业背景让他在面对 高要求客户时更具优势。"例如一些品种名贵的宠物，主人常会提出体检、美容等附加服务，这正是专 业价值的体现。" 杨瑞家中有猫有狗，每次回乡探亲前总为安置它们发愁。"让它俩单独在家，心始终悬着。"在朋友推荐 下，他成了许辉的长期客户，"有专业的人定期来看看，我才踏实。" 在成都一家外企工作的李慧，因家中体型偏胖的拉布拉多犬"肥肥"常常求助喂养师。即使居家办公，她 也难以独自遛狗，"有一次被它带倒在地，摔得不轻"。如今，她外出时，许辉成了肥肥的"临时家长"， 一次服务收费50元。李慧有时会请许辉喝咖啡，"我们既是雇佣关系，也是朋友"。 目前，许辉的订单大多来自35岁以下的年轻客 ...

Core Insights - The pet economy is rapidly evolving, with pet ownership becoming a lifestyle choice, leading to diverse consumption patterns and a burgeoning market [10][12] Group 1: Pet Care Services - There is a high demand for pet-sitting services, particularly during holidays, with many pet owners opting for home visits or boarding facilities [2][6] - The market for pet-sitting in Jinan is characterized by a shortage of certified pet sitters, leading to reliance on non-platform channels, which often lack service quality assurance [5][6] - The pricing for pet boarding varies, with dog boarding costing between 40 to 80 yuan per day depending on size, and cat services being more limited due to their sensitive nature [7][8] Group 2: Market Trends and Consumer Behavior - The pet economy is witnessing a shift towards premium services, including pet hotels and specialized care, reflecting the increasing value placed on pet welfare [6][10] - Pet owners are increasingly seeking fresh food options for their pets, with a notable rise in the popularity of pet fresh food, which is made from natural ingredients [11][12] - The pet industry is projected to grow significantly, with the urban pet consumption market expected to exceed 300 billion yuan by 2024, indicating a robust growth trajectory [12] Group 3: Industry Challenges - The influx of non-professional entrants into the pet care industry is creating competitive pressure, leading to concerns about service quality and sustainability [8][9][13] - The lack of standardized services and the prevalence of unregulated providers pose risks to the overall health of the pet economy [12][13] - Industry professionals emphasize the need for enhanced service quality and professionalism to navigate the competitive landscape and ensure long-term viability [13]