Pets
Learn about raising a pet in Shanghai, including bringing pets into and out of China and obtaining a dog license.
Bring a pet to China
This guide helps pet owners planning to bring their animals to Shanghai navigate customs smoothly.
How to bring a pet to Shanghai
If you plan to bring your furry friends to Shanghai, this guide will help you get them through the customs process smoothly.
Bring a pet out of China
Shanghai Customs, which handles the largest number of outbound pets in the country, has published a clear set of steps to help owners.
How to get a pet's health certificate for overseas travel
More pet owners want to take their "fur kids" overseas. But before a cat or dog can board a plane, there's one crucial document to secure: the Animal Health Certificate.
Get a dog license
In Shanghai, dog owners are obligated to obtain a license for their pets.
How to get a dog license
In Shanghai, dog owners are obligated to obtain a license for their pets. Due to the city's one-dog-per-home policy, tenants must seek approval from their landlord before owning a dog and registering it at their residential address.
Animal quarantine hotline
For questions about animal quarantine, expats can contact the relevant district hotlines in Shanghai.
Animal quarantine service hotlines
If you need to inquire about issues related to animal quarantine, you can contact the following consultation hotlines of each district in Shanghai.
Pet-friendly parks
With the number of parks in Shanghai increasing, there are now more choices for park excursions. This guide is designed to help pet owners find pet-friendly parks in the city.
Finding parks that permit pets, camping in Shanghai
Here is a guide to finding pet-friendly parks, camping areas and kite-flying permission with a few clicks on your mobile phone.
Take a train
China's railway operator has launched a pet transport service allowing owners to travel with cats and dogs on high-speed trains.
How to take pets on a train
China's railway operator has launched a pilot service that allows pet owners to carry their furry friends on high-speed trains.
Take an airplane
As pets grow more beloved by families, airlines are introducing in-cabin pet services to cater to travelers who prefer not to leave their furry companions behind.
