Pet owners boost Bengaluru's economy

Dinkwad (Dual Income, No Kids, With A Dog) couples and young singles in Bengaluru are increasingly treating pets as substitutes for children, driving spending on specialised diets, grooming, boarding, and veterinary care.

Chirag Modi, a 25-year-old software engineer, spends Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 monthly on food, medicine, vaccination, and toys for his two cats Maya and Meer, and pays Rs 600 per day for boarding in Indiranagar when traveling.

Rashmi PB, a senior HR professional, says pets provide companionship, stability, and emotional connection amid demanding work schedules and limited social interactions.

Pet parents in Bengaluru organize their homes, routines, and social lives around their pets, including netting homes for safety and managing care during neutering and sickness.