The stores which are friendly to pets have seen their customer flows rising in Beijing as the arrival of spring has made pet consumption more popular.
According to the 2026 China Pet Industry White Paper (Consumption Report), the number of pet dogs and cats in China's urban areas reached 126 million in 2025, driving the pet consumption market to 312.6 billion yuan (about 45.4 billion U.S. dollars). The market is expected to expand further to 405 billion yuan by 2028.
At a pet-friendly coffee shop in Beijing, an outdoor lawn has been specially provided for pets to run and play, allowing both owners and their pets to enjoy a pleasant leisure time. Such stores become a new leisure destination for pet-owning families in Beijing.
"As spring comes, I want to take my dog out for a walk. I saw this coffee shop online. We can walk dogs and have coffee and something to eat here," said He Yiyin, a customer at the coffee shop.
In addition to leisure space, such stores also offer a wide variety of products for pets to enjoy.
"We pay close attention to pets' movements in a timely manner. We not only provide people with coffee, desserts and food, but also prepare fresh food for pets. So both the customer flow and sales volume are increasing," said Tian Ziyi, manager of a coffee shop.
Pet-friendly stores in Beijing see rising customer flow
Pet-friendly stores in Beijing see rising customer flow
