China’s pet economy booms as more millennials delay marriage and kids for fur babies

HONG KONG: He Qi, an English teacher from Guangzhou city, divorced last month. He and his ex-wife split their properties quickly and amicably, but could not escape a big quarrel over their two dearest possessions – the pet dogs.

“They are my children and I would be very sad no matter which one left me,” the 36-year-old said.

In the end, they decided to take one each.

“I think I will get another small dog or cat soon, I don’t want my ‘son’ to feel lonely, and I think my ex-wife will very likely feel the same way,” He said.

A growing number of young…