The city of Anshan, Liaoning Province, once renowned for its steel industry, has been revitalized thanks to its booming pet economy. The city’s Tiexi Bajiazi Pet Market has an annual transaction volume of over 1.5 million pets.
The market is one example of many that have grown into the largest breeding and live-trading center for premium dogs and cats in the country, reaching over 20 provinces across the nation and extending to Northeast Asia.
Ratajczak Paulina Megdalena, a Polish exchange student at Anshan Normal University, expressed how impressed she was by the pet market’s professionalism while playing with a puppy. An avid pet lover, she already owns a Ragdoll cat. “I came here specifically to find a new friend for my cat. The variety here is astounding,” she said. Eventually, she chose an exuberant and adorable Maltese dog.
As more international friends come to Anshan, this steel city is showing a new charm on the global stage with its unique pet economy advantage.
