dogs

This Sunday, several dogs will be available for adoption at WorldCare Pet in Shunyi. They are all rescues from shelters and animal lovers like Beijing Human and Animal Environmental Education Center (BHAEEC), Jeri Lan, WorldCare Pet, and more. This will be an opportunity for families to interact with the dogs, speak to veterinarians, and possibly make a furry addition to their home.

The most impressive part? The dog adoption day is the brainchild of 13-year-old Elise Zimmerman, a Grade 8 student at the Western Academy of Beijing. She organized the event for her Girl Scouts Silver Award, a sustainable service project that requires at least 50 hours of work and planning.

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Rumors have persisted of late that the buildings opposite the Canadian International School on Liangmaqiao Lu will be torn down and redeveloped. This speculation was bad for animals and lovers of Chinese culture, as the area's Anjialou courtyard houses the Chinese Cultural Center and the International Center for Veterinary Services. That was the bad news, but here's the good news: we spoke to both the ICVS and CCC, and they've stated that they're going nowhere, putting our collective minds at rest.

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