Ma Wendi is used to curious glances she walks six dogs at the same time. They are not all hers. 25-year-old veterinary graduate is a full-time dog walker.
“I have to take care of twelve dogs at most,” said Ma. She charges 500 yuan a month per dog, and most customers leave their dogs at her house for a week. The (busy) time is around Spring Festival, because many people go back to their hometowns for family reunions go traveling.
“ (compare) with people who have to be in their offices during the day, I don’t have to get up early (squeeze) into the subway carriages in rush hour, and I still make a decent salary, ” she said.
“But it’s a tiring job. I have to work whenever there are dogs at home, and no time to enjoy . Sometimes I want to go out for a meal or shopping, but I can’t do so I worry about them, ” she said.
Ma knows the dogs’ names, and when she calls one’s name, the dog instantly knows she (refer) to it.