Shanghai's pet scene is booming, and we've sniffed out some of the best spots where your furry overlords can shop, dine, and live their best lives.
These places provide gourmet food, luxury shopping, and personalized birthday cakes for pets.
Shot by Ma Xuefeng, Chen Xu. Subtitles by Ke Jiayun.
Pet&Fresh – Where Fresh is Best!
Forget kibble – your dog deserves a Michelin-star experience (or at least, they think so). Pet&Fresh, Shanghai's newest pet food paradise, makes pet-friendly meals from fresh ingredients including cow liver, pumpkin, and salmon.
Why it's pawsome:
Freshly prepared, preservative-free food. There are over 300 snacks since one is never enough.
Custom pet meal plans that please even the pickiest pets.
Bonus: They deliver! Like you on a lazy Sunday, your pet can dine like royalty without leaving the couch.
Pro tip: If your dog is as indecisive as you at a buffet, expect a long shopping session.
Venue: C PARK Haisu
Address: 666 Zhaohua Road
D&L Pets Company – Luxury Shopping for Bougie Pets
D&L Pets Company is heaven for premium-only pets. Pet enthusiasts seeking quality and style adore this boutique's high-end pet items and grooming services.
Why it's pawsome:
Exclusive, high-end pet accessories. The pooch will outdress you.
Premium spa and grooming. Because who doesn't like pampering?
More luxurious than most hotels' pet daycare and boarding.
Their VIP program has benefits. Consider spa sessions and special events. You can have pet parties.
Pro tip: Showcase your pet's influencer status here.
Venue: C PARK Haisu
Address: 666 Zhaohua Road
Dogway – The One-Stop Pet Wonderland
Consider it a five-star resort for your pets, where shopping, pampering, and pet fanaticism are combined. It's huge, full of treats, and serves as a pet VIP lounge (without the little airline seats).
Why it's pawsome:
Over 3,000 pet products – from gourmet treats to tiny raincoats for dogs who refuse to get wet.
Zones for days! Separate sections for dogs and cats, because let's be honest, they don't like sharing.
Luxury grooming & spa – where your pet gets a shampoo fancier than the one you use.
The Cat Lounge! You can drink coffee and pretend you are not about to adopt five more pets.
Pet hotel services – because sometimes you and your pet need a break.
Pro tip: If you love cute pet accessories, you might walk out with a cart full of things you didn't know you (or your pet) needed.
Venue: CapitaLand Hongkou Plaza
Address: 388 Xijiangwan Road
OneSeventh – The Pet Bakery That Makes Every Birthday Special
What's a birthday without cake? At OneSeventh, your pet can indulge in handmade cakes and treats customized to their preferences, including meaty cakes. Veggie cupcakes? They've got it all.
Why it's pawsome:
Premium cakes without additives.
Custom orders allow your pet's face on the cake (why not?).
They even bake for other pets – yes, hedgehogs and foxes have placed orders here.
Pro tip: If your pet has a sweet tooth, you'll need serious willpower to leave without trying a bite yourself.
Venue: GATE M
Address: 2266 Longteng Avenue
These spots demonstrate that being a pet owner in this city is more than just feeding and strolling your pet; it's also about treating them like the VIPs they are. So grab a leash (or a stroller, if your pet prefers that), and start shopping!