
Exclusive: petaling jaya: as pet cafes become more popular in Malaysia, their legitimacy is questioned, and activists are concerned about the welfare of animals that "work" in cafes.
In cafes, customers can not only have a cup of coffee, but also interact with domestic pets, a new trend in the city.
Ace Fong, 52, the owner of a dog cafe, said the owner must take the risk of bringing pets into the cafe himself.
"There is no special permit for the animal cafe," he said . ".
"However, I am still in the field due to my passion for dogs.
My previous job may have made a lot of profit, but it didn't give me much time to be with my dog.
Fang said: "So I think, why not start a business and let me go out to play with other pet owners and our pets and make money at the same time ? " Former director of the event company
In addition to the activists, the owners and staff of these cafes also see animal welfare as their top concern.
An employee of Clawset Cafe at Petaling Jaya said they would take the dogs for routine checks to ensure they were healthy.
"Even after working hours, we won't leave the dog unattended.
"We took turns spending the night with them in the cafe," said the staff who asked to be called bees.
The store has its own pet salon to train dogs and keep them hygienic, she added.
A 30-year-old employee who works at Cubs and Cups cafes says cleaning the environment is equally important.
"Before and after business hours, we disinfect everything in the cafe twice a day," he said . ".
A frequent visitor praised the environment and service of the cafe.
"An air purifier was installed for the comfort of customers.
It filters out the bad smell, "62-year-
A retired businesswoman pointed out that the cafe also offers water dispensers to keep dogs hydrated.
The owner of husky who first went to the cafe, Shaka Lee, said she was satisfied with the atmosphere.
The people interviewed agreed that these animals
The word welfare depends on the efforts of the pet owner.