Public hisses at cat-sharing service over concerns about animal welfare

A cat shop in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked public criticism after launching a cat-sharing service.

According to the shop's rental agreement, which was circulated online, people can rent a cat for 39.90 yuan ($6.35) a day after paying a deposit of 2,500 yuan. The rent is paid on a monthly basis.

The cats will undergo health tests before and after the rental period to ensure that they are healthy, the shop said. The deposit will not be refunded if the cats are unhealthy or dead when they are returned, it said.