Pet Funerals: SPOOPY OR SPOOKY? (Episode 1)

Goldthread

.-. (o o) boo! | O \   We all know people die, but did you know dogs die too?!  \      \    `~~~~'  Since we’re in the spookiest month of the year, we’ve decided to bring you a very special series of videos about SPOOPY and SPOOKY stories. Join our resident (g)host, Skyler Rodriguez, as he explores all the spookiest things Hong Kong and Asia have to offer, from Chinese black magic to pet funerals to haunted houses.  Spooky or Spoopy? Every Wednesday night at 8pm for all of October.*  **NEW VIDEOS EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY **FOLLOW US ON IG, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK: http://instagram.com/goldthread2 http://twitter.com/goldthread2 http://facebook.com/goldthread2  Directed by: Dolly Li Written and Produced by: Dolly Li and Skyler Rodriguez Featuring: Skyler Rodriguez Shot by: Dolly Li Edited by: Nicholas Ko Animated by: Marisa Cruz Composited & Mastered by: Victor Peña  Music: Audio Network Additional Footage: South China Morning Post

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00:08We all know people die.

00:10But did you know animals die too?

00:12And some of those animals have funerals, just like people.

00:20Out here in Hong Kong and all over China,

00:23the pet funeral business is booming

00:25and so of course we had to ask...

00:26Are pet funerals spoopy or spooky?

00:33So, turns out, dog ownership, just like cocaine use,

00:37is a great way to find out

00:38whether or not a country’s people are getting richer.

00:41More money, more dogs.

00:43And with more dogs, come more dog things.

00:46This is a dog memorial and funeral service in Hong Kong.

00:50I established this company seven years ago.

00:52because my pet died, she was a pomeranian.

00:55She died of old age.

00:57And what happened was

00:58back then, I didn't know what services were out there.

01:01Pet ownership in China has been growing at 15% a year

01:04and ranks third for dog ownership worldwide.

01:07And pets, especially dogs, are often symbols of luxury.

01:11I love dogs.

01:14But funerals are obvs emotional times.

01:17In Shanghai, you can even choose a Buddhist dog funeral.

01:20In Hong Kong, you can even plan for your dog’s death,

01:23if planning is your thang.

01:25Or, you could be a real angel,

01:26and send off a street cat to its next life.

01:30Whatever your preference,

01:31China and Hong Kong probably have the right pet funeral for you.

01:35Okay, now that we know cat and dog funerals are def a thing,

01:38we’re going to try something a little different today.

01:40And by different I mean contacting my dead cat, Kitty,

01:43rest her soul.

01:44Kitty was a mother to six beautiful kittens

01:47and we were never able to give her a proper burial

01:48because she ran away from home

01:49and never came back.

01:51But that was over 16 years ago, so she’s def dead.

01:53Now, for the summoning.

01:55I’m going to my magical crystal ball.

02:06Oh my god! Kitty, Kitty, is that you?

02:10Are you safe? Are you warm?

02:12Are your children there?

02:13How are they treating you?

02:15Is the salmon organic?

02:16Or are they feeding you that fake tuna crap?

02:18Is it just one giant litter box in the sky?

02:20Or, or do you even poop anymore?

02:22No Kitty don't go! We never even got to say goodbye!

02:26I would have given you a proper funeral!

02:28Wait!

02:30But back to reality. Chinese pet funerals.

02:34While contacting your dead pet might be spooky,

02:37the reality of pet funerals is downright spoopy.

02:41Emphasis on the poop.

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