52 million dogs and 70 million cats – according to estimates by the marketing company Petdata.cn, that is how many pets live in the People’s Republic. As the number of pets increases, so does the likelihood of some of them disappearing or even being stolen, a new profession has emerged: Pet detectives. They offer their services on social media for between 400 and 4000 euros. Depending on the severity of the case, they may also use thermal cameras and night vision devices.