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I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gladys Tsoi, a 29-year-old dog owner and investment banker based in Hong Kong. This essay has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified Tsoi's receipts.
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