Changning district’s Bark Grooming Center is all about owner David Fu. He has been rescuing Shanghai’s street animals for over 10 years, and his kind eyes light up as he plays with the huge dogs and fat cats in his care. He facilitates pet adoption for rescued animals in addition to his everyday business. Bark practices what they call ‘social boarding,’ meaning the pets spend the entire day playing together in a single room, except for walks and nighttime rest hours (dogs and cats are separated, of course). Bark is only accepting small to medium-sized dogs for this year’s Chinese New Year; all cat and large dog spaces are sold out. Make sure you have your pet’s vaccination record ready. Bark won’t board without it. Price per day: Cats 100rmb, small-medium sized dogs 120rmb; not including food (provided by the owner). Book: Phone and WeChat (ID: BarkShanghai). Fu speaks Mandarin and English, and they can also provide services in German, French, and Cantonese. Pickup? Yes, 40rmb flat rate.