Furry shop companions

Owners let their pets share the spotlight at these stores

Owner of company Beau, Mr Zachery Masot is in one of his eight stores, Famous Popart Gallery, with his pug, Jela (above).
Owner of company Beau, Mr Zachery Masot is in one of his eight stores, Famous Popart Gallery, with his pug, Jela (above). ST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO, GIN TAY, JASON QUAH, MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Keyaki.
Keyaki. ST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO, GIN TAY, JASON QUAH, MARCELLIN LOPEZ
One Olive Floral Boutique.
One Olive Floral Boutique. ST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO, GIN TAY, JASON QUAH, MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Lotus on Water.
Lotus on Water. ST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO, GIN TAY, JASON QUAH, MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Cafe de Nicole’s Flower.
Cafe de Nicole’s Flower. ST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO, GIN TAY, JASON QUAH, MARCELLIN LOPEZ
(From left) Cat Socrates staff Priscilla Ong and Belle Chan with owner Hellen Jiang and Chestnut the cat.
(From left) Cat Socrates staff Priscilla Ong and Belle Chan with owner Hellen Jiang and Chestnut the cat. ST PHOTOS: DESMOND FOO, GIN TAY, JASON QUAH, MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Chelsea Kiew
Updated
Apr 28, 2020, 05:25 PM
Published
Mar 14, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Walk into a store. What do you find? Clothes, cups - is that a cat?

For many, animals are steadfast companions - some shop owners are taking this a step further and bringing their pets to their stores.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 14, 2020, with the headline Furry shop companions. Subscribe

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