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		<title>Essential Information for Pet Owners in Beijing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Penafuerte III]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle Guides]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pets and Animals]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dog-trainer-silhouettes-sunset-38284-e1533721549309-300x143.jpeg" /></div>By the start of fall, many families in Beijing, new or old alike, will have settled almost everything, from relocation or returning from their summer holidays to the preparations for the new school year. With all that out of the way, they can take a breather and can start considering adopting pets. Adding one of [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dog-trainer-silhouettes-sunset-38284-e1533721549309-300x143.jpeg" /></div><p>By the start of fall, many families in Beijing, new or old alike, will have settled almost everything, from relocation or returning from their summer holidays to the preparations for the new school year. With all that out of the way, they can take a breather and can start considering adopting pets. Adding one of these furry fellows to the family is a big commitment, and there are major issues to take into consideration. Should this put you off? Not if you&#8217;re able to offer a forever loving home to these adorable rescued animals.</p>
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<h3><strong>Please adopt, don’t shop!</strong></h3>
<p>Adopting a pet in Beijing is easy and if you&#8217;re considering it, check out our <strong>Pet of the Week series</strong>, courtesy of our content partners from the <strong>International Center for Veterinary Services</strong> (see more of their <a href="http://icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=34&amp;Itemid=27&amp;lang=en">Adoptable Pets here</a>). Alternatively, there are several WeChat groups that post announcements on pet rescues and funding for pet homes. Animals from these organizations, rescue volunteers, and owners are usually healthy with good temperaments.</p>
<h3><strong>Not ready to adopt? Please foster!</strong></h3>
<p><b>&#8211; </b>Foster families are the critical factor in helping stray/rescued animals find their forever homes. Most rescued pets just need some time to live in a loving home to become socialized and to build trust with humans, increasing their chances of adoption.</p>
<p>&#8211; If keeping a pet permanently is not possible, then fostering for a few weeks or a few months or more can give you the loving companionship of a pet while helping him/her find a forever family.</p>
<h3><strong>Adopters, Beware&#8230;</strong></h3>
<p>&#8211; Breeding is a very new and largely unregulated industry in China. In the local market, pets for sale are bred for profit, meaning the animals are mated to produce many litters quickly. The puppies and kittens are usually weaned too early from their mothers and sold well before six weeks of age. The faster the animals are sold, the higher the turnover and more profit for the sellers.</p>
<p>&#8211; Inbreeding is a serious problem as breeders may have brought only a few breed-specific animals into the market, which were used to create multiple generations of pets for sale. Inbreeding may result in life-long health or behavioral issues that may not become apparent until the animal is older.</p>
<p>&#8211; A high percentage of purchased pets may have serious health issues or infectious diseases requiring extensive treatment and hospitalization (e.g., canine or feline distemper virus, parvovirus, coronavirus, feline infectious peritonitis, upper respiratory infection, gastrointestinal illness, skin infections, etc.).Once purchased, breeders will not refund the money even if the animal is sick or dies. A replacement animal may be offered for the deceased pet, which may also have health issues. Each purchase of an animal supports the pets-for-profit industry (like puppy and kitten mills), and reduces the chances of an existing animal finding an adoptive home.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123017" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pexels-photo-65536.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280"   /></p>
<h3><strong>There are officially designated animal rabies vaccination hospitals.</strong></h3>
<p><b>&#8211; </b>Please ensure your pets are vaccinated at a legally registered and officially designated animal rabies vaccination hospitals in China.</p>
<p>&#8211; Only officially designated animal vaccination hospitals are permitted to procure legally registered and safe vaccines through the official government agency – the Agricultural Bureau, which imports legally registered, international rabies and distemper vaccines manufactured in Europe and North America.</p>
<p>&#8211; Only officially licensed and designated animal vaccination hospitals are allowed to purchase and administer legal animal vaccines in Beijing.</p>
<p>&#8211; Pet shops, grooming salons, boarding kennels, pet relocation agents, pet supplies retailers, animal sales markets, breeders, shelters and even many pet hospitals and clinics are not permitted to purchase safe and legally procured rabies and other vaccines. These facilities that do not have the official animal rabies vaccination hospital designation can only source vaccines from the black markets, which are unsafe and may be counterfeit, illegally smuggled, expired or improperly stored and ineffective. These create a risk for pets, their families, and the community.</p>
<p>&#8211; Please check your animal hospital to ensure it is an officially designated animal rabies vaccination hospital. Officially designated animal rabies vaccination hospitals must display a gold plaque awarded by the Agricultural Bureau featuring the hospital’s &#8220;Rabies Vaccination License Number”</p>
<p>&#8211; Note that vaccinations are required annually for pets in China. China does not recognize the 3-year vaccinations from US/Canada, EU, and other countries.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123018" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pexels-photo-551628.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1281"   /></p>
<h3><strong>Register your dogs. It’s the law!</strong></h3>
<p>&#8211; All dogs must be registered by law and you may register one dog per household address. An unlicensed or unregistered dog is legally classified as a stray and may be taken away by the Public Security Bureau at any time.</p>
<p>&#8211; Large dogs may be registered outside the Fifth Ring Road. Check with your local Public Security Bureau precinct (police station) to confirm if large dogs are allowed (see more about the Beijing dog ownership regulations <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=70%3Aregistering-dogs-in-beijing&amp;catid=45%3Aregistering-dogs-in-china&amp;Itemid=73&amp;lang=en">here</a>).</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123016" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pexels-photo-723130.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280"   /></p>
<h3><strong>Give pets only safe pet foods.</strong></h3>
<p>&#8211; Please use only legally registered, State Food &amp; Drug Administration (SFDA)-approved pet foods in China. There are many illegally smuggled foods circulating in retail stores and through online vendors, and you should know that product recalls are not issued by manufacturers in countries where they do not officially sell their products.</p>
<h3><strong>It&#8217;s never too early to prepare for relocation.</strong></h3>
<p>&#8211; Whether you brought your pet to China or you adopted a pet locally, it is NEVER too early to learn the requirements to take your pet with you when the time comes to relocate. Some destination territories (like the EU, the UK, the UAE, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, among others) require preparation lead times of 4-8 months before pets may be imported from China. ICVS conducts free monthly information sessions about pet relocation.</p>
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<p><em>Photo: <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/sunset-working-dog-horizon-38284/">skeeze</a> via Pixabay; <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-taking-a-photo-of-herself-with-white-dog-1198869/">Cartier Cartier</a>, <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/grey-cat-sleepy-65536/">Burak Kebapci</a>, <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/animal-blur-canine-close-up-551628/">Kat Jayne</a>, <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/photography-of-two-cats-723130/">FOX</a> via Pexels </em></p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Dog Appreciation Day! These Puppies Are Looking for New Families</title>
		<link>https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2018/08/26/dog-appreciation-day-puppies-families/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Penafuerte III]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2018 02:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pets and Animals]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pexels-photo-757455-e1534747272225-300x143.jpeg" /></div>Rejoice, all ye dog lovers, as today (Aug 26) is when we celebrate a special occasion reserved to Man&#8217;s Best Friend &#8211; Dog Appreciation Day. Dog Appreciation Day, also called as Dog Day (not to be confused with the dog days of summer, but this unofficial holiday happens in the summer as well), was first [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pexels-photo-757455-e1534747272225-300x143.jpeg" /></div><p>Rejoice, all ye dog lovers, as today (Aug 26) is when we celebrate a special occasion reserved to Man&#8217;s Best Friend &#8211; <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/dog-appreciation-day">Dog Appreciation Day</a>.</p>
<p>Dog Appreciation Day, also called as Dog Day (not to be confused with the <a href="http://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2018/07/23/mandarin-monday-dog-days-summer/">dog days of summer</a>, but this unofficial holiday happens in the summer as well), was first held in 2004 to honor dogs for all the things they do for us &#8211; by being always there when we need companions, or just by being cute and lovely. This unofficial holiday also aims to raise awareness that many dogs, as well as other animals, are left homeless and need help.</p>
<p>In Beijing, there are several community groups on WeChat that share information about stray dogs that need rescue, as well as organizations that look for volunteers to help with finding foster families or temporary shelters. Most of these abandoned animals lie beyond Beijing&#8217;s dense business and residential districts and further outside the Fourth Ring Road.</p>
<p>Our friends from the International Center for Veterinary Services run one of the facilities in town that help with animal rescues. ICVS treats these poor little fellows until they are ready to be adopted by a forever loving family. Here are some of the puppies waiting for their new best friends &#8211; it might be you or your family!</p>
<p><em>Click/tap the names of the puppies to see more details about how you can adopt them.</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123441" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2019774766.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1059"   /></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/drP30srGBA5OQzFDBv4CUQ">Feifei</a> (8 months old, medium-sized mutt)</strong><br />
A local rescuer took Feifei to vets after seeing a WeChat message which showed the homeless puppy with bad injuries and unable to stand or walk. One month later, the rescuer moved Feifei to a foster family. He has recovered very well and is getting stronger day by day.<br />
<strong>Medical notes: </strong>Feifei is fully dewormed and vaccinated.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-main-slider wp-image-122610" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_ff00-e1532665927590-702x336.jpeg" alt="" width="702" height="336"   /></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/szNC1fcwukGZbVAH1lbWpA">Puppy</a> (7 months old, large breed)<br />
</strong>Puppy was brought to ICVS where he was treated for a skin infection. He has since recovered and is very healthy, loving, sweet, and affectionate! Since <span style="font-size: 14px;">Puppy is a large breed dog, he needs to live outside the Fifth Ring Road where he can be legally registered. He would love a backyard so he can run around for exercise.<br />
<strong>Medical notes:</strong> Puppy is a healthy male dog and has been vaccinated and dewormed.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-123442" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/395229794-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="936"   /></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Vvp_x-BL3sa85a-qb0ljHw">Xiao Bai</a> (around 1 year old, small breed)</strong><br />
Sweet and friendly little Xiao Bai was brought to ICVS by a rescuer. Xiao Bai had been living in Fragrant Hills and been fed by the local residents. She is very friendly and loving.<br />
<strong>Medical notes: </strong>Xiao Bai is fully vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas/ticks and already spayed by ICVS.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-105662" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Ginger-B.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="317"   /></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Ec870fQgQKAVuoI-tJUXLQ">Ginger</a> (1 year, 8 months old, small breed)</strong><br />
Ginger was born in an empty field in Shunyi in Dec 2016. A local rescuer took him and his siblings in, and found him a nice Chinese foster family in Aug 2017. After 9 happy months, the family moved to Australia and gave Ginger back to the rescuer. Now Ginger is living in a boarding facility and is ready for his forever adoption family.<br />
<strong>Medical notes: </strong>Ginger is fully dewormed, vaccinated and neutered.</p>
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<p><em>Photos: <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-girl-playing-with-the-dog-757455/">Nicole Law</a> via Pexels; courtesy of ICVS</em></p>
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		<title>Adopting a Pet in Beijing? Here&#8217;s a Checklist of the Things to Consider</title>
		<link>https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2018/08/12/adopting-pet-beijing-checklist/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2018 05:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle Guides]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pexels-photo-1174081-e1533720624945-300x143.jpeg" /></div>While it&#8217;s fairly easy to adopt a pet in our home countries, sadly doing so here in Beijing requires more than our innate love for animals. Expect bureaucracy everywhere &#8211; from the landlords to the authorities &#8211; and that&#8217;s only one part of the deal. I&#8217;m an ardent believer that pets are our lifelong family [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pexels-photo-1174081-e1533720624945-300x143.jpeg" /></div><p>While it&#8217;s fairly easy to adopt a pet in our home countries, sadly doing so here in Beijing requires more than our innate love for animals. Expect bureaucracy everywhere &#8211; from the landlords to the authorities &#8211; and that&#8217;s only one part of the deal.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m an ardent believer that pets are our lifelong family members. That being said, adopting (and not buying, please) a pet is a long-term commitment and should be a major consideration for your plans during your stay in China.</p>
<p>We asked our friends from the <strong>International Center for Veterinary Services</strong> (ICVS) about their ideas on adopting pets in Beijing and we&#8217;ve summarized them in this checklist for you, soon-to-be-loving-and-very-loyal foster parent!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123006" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pexels-photo-220974.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080"   /></p>
<h3>Adopting a pet is a long-term commitment!</h3>
<p>– Know that cats can live over 20 years; dogs 15-18+ years; rabbits can live 8-10 years.<br />
– What’s your lifestyle like? Do you always go out at night, or travel over the weekend?<br />
– Consider your outdoor and indoor living space.<br />
– Cats and small dogs? They’re better suited for apartment living.<br />
– Medium and larger dogs? Remember there are regulations and size restrictions, as well as a need for a larger space to run.</p>
<h3>Purebreds</h3>
<p>– Research first about the breed and consult a veterinarian.<br />
– Important info: temperament, size, exercise needs, and potential breed-specific health concerns.<br />
– Mix-breeds may be healthier and require less inbreeding; they might have fewer breed-specific and congenital issues.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123008" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pexels-photo-46024.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1129"   /></p>
<h3>Puppies/kittens vs. adult dogs/cats</h3>
<p>– What’s your time commitment for housebreaking, training, exercise, vaccination series, deworming, neutering/spaying?<br />
– Many adults waiting for adoption are usually housebroken, already neutered/spayed, and more settled.</p>
<h3>Pet markets</h3>
<p>– Common breeds: Pekinese, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Bichon Frise, Cocker Spaniels, Beagles, Poodles, Mini Schnauzers, Golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, Samoyeds, Huskies, Border Collies, Chow-chows.</p>
<h3>Adopters, beware of the following:</h3>
<p>– Animals sold in pet markets are often prematurely weaned and have weakened immune systems.<br />
– They often have inadequate vaccination, using an improper schedule or ineffective vaccines, so watch out for common infectious diseases, especially <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennel_cough">kennel cough</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvovirus">parvovirus</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_distemper">distemper virus</a>, parasites (fleas, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mange">mange</a>, gastrointestinal worms, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giardia">giardia</a>).<br />
– Warning signs: overly thin and/or potbellied; discharge from the eyes or nose; sneezing and coughing; thin and/or dull hair coat and hair loss.<br />
– Apparently healthy puppies/kittens should be quarantined for 3 weeks away from other pets in home prior to introductions.<br />
– Post-adoption: veterinary exam, testing for infectious diseases, start vaccination series, stool check<br />
– New kittens/cats should also be <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_leukemia_virus">feline leukemia virus (FeLV)</a>/<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_immunodeficiency_virus">feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)</a> tested<br />
– Neuter/spay the pets after a vaccination series is completed (4-6 months of age)</p>
<h3>Taking your pet overseas</h3>
<p>– Adopting a pet is a commitment for life. It is not difficult to take pets out of China to most overseas countries, but be prepared to shell out money to do so.<br />
– Proper research and preparation are necessary to ensure a smooth relocation with pets. We’ve written a guide when it’s time to make the big move from Beijing with pets (<a href="http://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2017/05/05/animals-embarking-making-the-move-beloved-pets/">read it here</a>).</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123007" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pexels-photo-96938.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1180"   /></p>
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<p><em>Photo: <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-wearing-gray-jacket-beside-white-puppy-1174081/">Oleksandr Pidvalnyi</a>, <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/eyes-cat-coach-sofa-96938/">Ghost Presenter</a> via Pexels; <a href="https://pixabay.com/en/siberian-husky-husky-dog-1771662/">LynetteC</a> via Pixabay; <a href="http://snapwiresnaps.tumblr.com/post/139060661823/krista-mangulsone-free-under-cc0-10">Snapwire</a> via Tumblr</em></p>
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		<title>Kitty of the Week: Amazing &#8220;Xiao Hei&#8221; Ready to See His New Family!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2018 02:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/b4020b13200bc520d83cdc76f4ce3664-e1533712471665-300x143.jpeg" /></div>Background: Xiao Hei is about four months old and was born blind due to a congenital condition, so he needs some extra love. Xiao Hei is a fabulous kitten and can play, run, jump and lead a healthy and happy life! Xiao Hei is currently staying at ICVS where he is being cared for. Personality: [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/b4020b13200bc520d83cdc76f4ce3664-e1533712471665-300x143.jpeg" /></div><p><strong>Background</strong>: Xiao Hei is about four months old and was born blind due to a congenital condition, so he needs some extra love. Xiao Hei is a fabulous kitten and can play, run, jump and lead a healthy and happy life! Xiao Hei is currently staying at ICVS where he is being cared for.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122987" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cea2194ceb5e95365a887376ad5de75e.jpeg" alt="" width="960" height="1280"   /></p>
<p><strong>Personality</strong>: Xiao Hei is energetic and fearless. He knows when you are present and loves to play with people and other cats. Once he feels comfortable, he is very outgoing and adventurous as he likes to explore his surroundings.</p>
<p><strong>Ideal Home</strong>: Xiao Hei would be happy with an individual or a couple without small children. Xiao Hei is blind so a stable home environment is essential to help him grow into a confident and secure cat. Xiao Hei must live as a strictly indoor cat.</p>
<p><strong>Breed</strong>: Short-hair black and white male cat.</p>
<p><strong>Sex and Age</strong>: Xiao Hei is a sweet boy around 4 months old</p>
<p><strong>Medical Notes</strong>: Other than being blind, Xiao Hei is healthy and has been dewormed, fully vaccinated, microchipped and is current on flea and tick preventives.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122988" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_7892.jpeg" alt="" width="1048" height="961"   /></p>
<p><strong>Official vaccination certificate</strong>: Xiao Hei has already been rabies vaccinated at ICVS, and the hospital will issue the new family the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (e.g., vaccination red book) at no charge. The official vaccination red book is needed to prove that he has been legally and properly rabies vaccinated, to register for a dog license and to move to other cities or to leave China with the new family.</p>
<p><strong>Pet import/export counseling</strong>: ICVS will provide the family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take Xiao Hei with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.</p>
<p><strong>Door-to-door pet transport service</strong>: ICVS can help the new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for appointments at the hospital.</p>
<p><strong>ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:</strong><br />
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=62&amp;Itemid=91&amp;lang=en">here</a>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104654 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NEW-ICVS-official-QR-code-3-300x300.jpg"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p><strong>Donations may be made directly on the <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/">ICVS website</a> through Paypal. </strong><strong>Please also donate via ICVS WeChat:</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104653 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-WeChat-Payment-QR-Code-3-300x300.png"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Xiao Hei and the many stray, rescued, abandoned, rehomed, and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition, and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets.</p>
<p>Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services for more information about Xiao Hei and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:</p>
<p><strong>Tel:</strong> (010) 8456-1939/1940<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:reception@ICVSASIA.com">reception@ICVSASIA.com</a><br />
<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.ICVSASIA.com">www.ICVSASIA.com</a></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-104652 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-Logo-Full-Line-Up-2015-photo-1.jpg"   alt="" width="985" height="679" /></p>
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		<title>Pet of the Week: Adorable Puppy “Dallas” for Adoption!</title>
		<link>https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2018/08/05/pet-week-adorable-puppy-dallas-adoption/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Penafuerte III]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2018 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dallas-6-e1533198378216-300x143.jpeg" /></div>Background: Dallas was a stray puppy found when he was only 7-8 weeks old. He did not have a family so his rescuer took him in as a foster to make sure he could survive the harsh, cold winter. He has been living in a comfortable apartment in Beijing and has been well fed, played with, [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dallas-6-e1533198378216-300x143.jpeg" /></div><p><strong>Background: </strong>Dallas was a stray puppy found when he was only 7-8 weeks old. He did not have a family so his rescuer took him in as a foster to make sure he could survive the harsh, cold winter. He has been living in a comfortable apartment in Beijing and has been well fed, played with, and loved.</p>
<p><strong>Personality: </strong>Dallas is playful, energetic, loving, friendly and loves affection. He can be a bit timid around other dogs but as soon as he realizes they are friendly, he wants to play and run around with them.</p>
<p><strong>Ideal home: </strong>The ideal home for Dallas would be a family who has time to take him on walks, play and give him love. Dallas is toilet trained and already knows to go to the bathroom outside.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122807" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dallas-4-e1533198676944.jpeg" alt="" width="729" height="729"   /></p>
<p><strong>Breed, sex, and age: </strong>Dallas is 10 months old and is a male puppy. He is a small mixed breed dog.</p>
<p><strong>Medical notes: </strong>Dallas is dewormed, fully vaccinated, and already neutered.</p>
<p><strong>Annual vaccination packages</strong>: ICVS has wellness and annual vaccination packages to keep Dallas healthy and free of worms, fleas, and ticks. All the vaccinations and deworming he needs every year are included and the packages are discounted by 40-50 percent. The vaccination packages also include unlimited examinations throughout the year.</p>
<p><strong>Official spay/neuter certificate for dogs</strong>: As Dallas has already been neutered by ICVS, the hospital will issue the new family the official Spay/Neuter Certificate that will provide the owner with 50 percent discounts (e.g., up to RMB 500 savings) on dog license registration fee at the Public Security Bureau.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-122808 size-full" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dallas-3-e1533198617124.jpeg" alt="" width="758" height="758"   /></p>
<p><strong>Official vaccination certificate</strong>: Dallas has already been rabies vaccinated at ICVS, and the hospital will issue the new family the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (e.g., vaccination red book) at no charge. The official vaccination red book is needed to prove that he has been legally and properly rabies vaccinated, to register for a dog license and to move to other cities or to leave China with the new family.</p>
<p><strong>Pet import/export counseling</strong>: ICVS will provide the family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take Dallas with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.</p>
<p><strong>Door-to-door pet transport service</strong>: ICVS can help the new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for appointments at the hospital.</p>
<p><strong>ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:</strong><br />
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=62&amp;Itemid=91&amp;lang=en">here</a>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104654 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NEW-ICVS-official-QR-code-3-300x300.jpg"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p><strong>Donations may be made directly on the <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/">ICVS website</a> through Paypal. </strong><strong>Please also donate via ICVS WeChat:</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104653 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-WeChat-Payment-QR-Code-3-300x300.png"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Dallas and the many stray, rescued, abandoned, rehomed, and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition, and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets.</p>
<p>Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services for more information about Dallas and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:</p>
<p><strong>Tel:</strong> (010) 8456-1939/1940<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:reception@ICVSASIA.com">reception@ICVSASIA.com</a><br />
<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.ICVSASIA.com">www.ICVSASIA.com</a></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-104652 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-Logo-Full-Line-Up-2015-photo-1.jpg"   alt="" width="985" height="679" /></p>
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<p><em>Photos: Courtesy of ICVS</em></p>
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		<title>Pet of the Week: Handsome Labrador “Puppy” for Adoption!</title>
		<link>https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2018/07/29/pet-week-handsome-labrador-puppy-adoption/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Penafuerte III]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2018 02:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_ff00-e1532665927590-300x144.jpeg" /></div>Background: Puppy was brought into ICVS where he was treated for a skin infection. He is fully recovered and is very healthy, loving, sweet, and affectionate! Personality: Puppy loves interacting and is always excited to see you. He is a sweet, energetic boy who would love to be a part of your home. Ideal Home: [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_ff00-e1532665927590-300x144.jpeg" /></div><p><strong>Background:</strong> Puppy was brought into ICVS where he was treated for a skin infection. He is fully recovered and is very healthy, loving, sweet, and affectionate!</p>
<p><strong>Personality:</strong> Puppy loves interacting and is always excited to see you. He is a sweet, energetic boy who would love to be a part of your home.</p>
<p><strong>Ideal Home:</strong> Puppy will be a large breed dog so he needs to live outside the Fifth Ring Road where he may be legally registered. He would love a backyard so he can run around for exercise.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-122611 size-full" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_ff01.jpg" alt="" width="649" height="1211"   /></p>
<p><strong>Breed: </strong>Labrador mix</p>
<p><strong>Sex and age:</strong> Puppy is a handsome seven-month-old male dog.</p>
<p><strong>Medical Notes:</strong> Puppy is a healthy boy and has been vaccinated and dewormed.</p>
<p><strong>Post-adoption care</strong>: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled Puppy into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide Puppy&#8217;s new family with significant discounts (up to 50 percent) on vaccinations and accompanying health examinations during the first year with his new adoptive family.</p>
<p><strong>Annual vaccination packages</strong>: ICVS has wellness and annual vaccination packages to keep Puppy healthy and free of worms, fleas, and ticks. All the vaccinations and deworming he needs every year are included and the packages are discounted by 40-50 percent. The vaccination packages also include unlimited examinations throughout the year.</p>
<p><strong>Official spay/neuter certificate for dogs</strong>: As Puppy has already been neutered by ICVS, the hospital will issue the new family the official Spay/Neuter Certificate that will provide the owner with 50 percent discounts (e.g., up to RMB 500 savings) on dog license registration fee at the Public Security Bureau.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Official vaccination certificate</strong>: Puppy has already been rabies vaccinated at ICVS, and the hospital will issue the new family the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (e.g., vaccination red book) at no charge. The official vaccination red book is needed to prove that he has been legally and properly rabies vaccinated, to register for a dog license and to move to other cities or to leave China with the new family.</p>
<p><strong>Pet import/export counseling</strong>: ICVS will provide the family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take Puppy with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.</p>
<p><strong>Door-to-door pet transport service</strong>: ICVS can help the new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for appointments at the hospital.</p>
<p><strong>ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:</strong><br />
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=62&amp;Itemid=91&amp;lang=en">here</a>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104654 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NEW-ICVS-official-QR-code-3-300x300.jpg"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p><strong>Donations may be made directly on the <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/">ICVS website</a> through Paypal. </strong><strong>Please also donate via ICVS WeChat:</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104653 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-WeChat-Payment-QR-Code-3-300x300.png"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Puppy and the many stray, rescued, abandoned, rehomed, and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition, and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets.</p>
<p>Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services for more information about Puppy and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:</p>
<p><strong>Tel:</strong> (010) 8456-1939/1940<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:reception@ICVSASIA.com">reception@ICVSASIA.com</a><br />
<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.ICVSASIA.com">www.ICVSASIA.com</a></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-104652 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-Logo-Full-Line-Up-2015-photo-1.jpg"   alt="" width="985" height="679" /></p>
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		<title>Pet of the Week: Beautiful Kitten &#8220;Mila&#8221; Needs a Home!</title>
		<link>https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2018/07/25/pet-week-beautiful-kitten-mila-home/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Huang Chenkuang]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 02:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="" /></div>Background: Mila was a rescue kitten whose mother was found under an air conditioner. The rescuer was afraid that she could not survive being outside, so she was taken in. Personality: At first, since she was shy, the rescuer was not sure if she could hear well. But now she has great hearing, and is [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="" /></div><p class="Default"><b>Background</b><strong>:</strong> Mila was a rescue kitten whose mother was found under an air conditioner. The rescuer was afraid that she could not survive being outside, so she was taken in.</p>
<p class="Default"><strong>Personality:</strong> At first, since she was shy, the rescuer was not sure if she could hear well. But now she has great hearing, and is fascinated by sounds and noises. She is a lively girl who likes to be petted and cuddled. She loves playing and is in need of some playmates! Mila is currently living with a foster carer until she can find her forever home.</p>
<p class="Default"><b>Ideal Home</b>: Mila would be happy with an individual, a couple or a family with older children (e.g., 8 years and older). Her adopter should have time to play and care for a lively kitten.</p>
<p class="Default"><b>Sex, Breed, and Age</b>: Mila is a beautiful female with white hair and blue eyes. She is about five months old.</p>
<p class="Default"><b>Medical Notes</b>: Mila is a healthy kitten who is all caught up on preventatives and vaccinations. She is dewormed and has already been rabies vaccinated.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="no-display appear wp-image-122478 size-main-full" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/unnamed-14-961x516.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="377" /></p>
<p><strong>Post-adoption care: </strong>The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled Mila into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide her new family with significant discounts (up to 50 percent) on her vaccinations and accompanying health examinations during the first year with her new adoption family.</p>
<p><strong>Annual Vaccination Packages: </strong>ICVS has wonderful wellness and annual vaccination packages to keep Mila healthy and free of worms, fleas and ticks. All the vaccinations and deworming MIla needs every year are included and the packages are discounted by 40-50 percent! The vaccination packages also include Unlimited Examinations throughout the year!  Please contact ICVS for more information.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-122481 size-large alignnone" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/unnamed-16-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="527"   /><strong>Official Vaccination Certificate:</strong> As Mila has already been rabies vaccinated, ICVS will issue her new family with the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (vaccination &#8220;red book&#8221;) at no charge! She needs the official vaccination red book to prove she has been legally and properly rabies vaccinated, and to move to other cities or to leave China with her family.</p>
<p><strong>Pet Import/Export Counselling: </strong>ICVS will provide Mila&#8217;s family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take her with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.</p>
<p><strong>Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: </strong>ICVS can help Mila&#8217;s new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for her appointments at the hospital.</p>
<p><strong>ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:</strong><br />
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=62&amp;Itemid=91&amp;lang=en">here</a>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104654 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NEW-ICVS-official-QR-code-3-300x300.jpg"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p><strong>Donations may be made directly on the <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/">ICVS website</a> through Paypal:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please also donate via ICVS WeChat:</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104653 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-WeChat-Payment-QR-Code-3-300x300.png"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Mila and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition, and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets.</p>
<p>Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services for more information about Mila and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:</p>
<p><strong>Tel:</strong> (010) 8456-1939/1940<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:reception@ICVSASIA.com">reception@ICVSASIA.com</a><br />
<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.ICVSASIA.com">www.ICVSASIA.com</a></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-104652 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-Logo-Full-Line-Up-2015-photo-1.jpg"   alt="" width="985" height="679" /></p>
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<p><em>Photos: Courtesy of ICVS</em></p>
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		<title>Our Per-pet-ual Help: Five Summer Safety Tips for Your Pets</title>
		<link>https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2018/07/22/per-pet-ual-help-summer-safety-tips-pets/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Penafuerte III]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2018 05:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle Guides]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cats]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[dogs]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dog-866509_1920-e1531984462219-300x143.jpg" /></div>It&#8217;s not only us who are enduring the unbearable heat nowadays. Many animals out there are also suffering from the relentless warmth and humidity and mind you, these little fellows can also experience heat stroke without us even knowing! So if you&#8217;re wanting to take your pet outside (or maybe stay indoors), remember these tips [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dog-866509_1920-e1531984462219-300x143.jpg" /></div><p>It&#8217;s not only us who are enduring the unbearable heat nowadays. Many animals out there are also suffering from the relentless warmth and humidity and mind you, these little fellows can also experience heat stroke without us even knowing!</p>
<p>So if you&#8217;re wanting to take your pet outside (or maybe stay indoors), remember these tips to keep them happy and healthy this hot season.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122350" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dog-1310545_1920.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1422"   /></p>
<p>1. <b>Hydrate your pets. </b>But remember: use a bowl that doesn&#8217;t get too warm even if put outdoors. Glass bowls have a tendency to break, while metal ones will get very hot and might injure your pet&#8217;s tongue.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122351" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pexels-photo-747330.jpeg" alt="" width="1280" height="858"   /></p>
<p>2. As much as possible, <b>don’t let your pets walk on asphalt, especially during the hottest times of the day </b>(10am-4pm). Asphalt traps heat and pavements get baked under the sun, so however thick their paws may appear, the intense heat will hurt their feet.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122349" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pexels-photo-210411.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1276"   /></p>
<p>3. We need to bring our pets out to play and exercise, but <strong>do these activities in the morning or late afternoons</strong> so that they&#8217;ll not exhaust their energy. In the case of an extremely hot day, you can opt for <strong>indoor games</strong> with toys.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-105670" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dog-367961_1920-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="527"   /></p>
<p>4. <strong>Be on the lookout for symptoms of animal heat stroke.</strong> According to the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS), some easily identifiable symptoms of heat stroke are vomiting, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, seizures and inability to walk. When left untreated, animal heat stroke can cause complications to their organs, particularly the heart and lungs, and can also cause tissue damage and degeneration.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122352" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kitten-316995_1280.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="950"   /></p>
<p>5. However cute animal clothing can be, <strong>it&#8217;s better to not dress them this season</strong> because clothes can retain external and body heat, especially when our little friends have thick fur. Aside from that, take note that animals with short snouts (like pit bulls) cannot dissipate heat effectively, so adding clothing will make them pant more.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re lucky here in Beijing because we don&#8217;t see many stray animals. But in the unlikely event that you see a stray, make sure to report it to ICVS so that they can tell the authorities to rescue these animals. Strays are usually feral, and however we want to help them stay cool during a warm spell, it&#8217;ll be dangerous as they might be carriers of diseases like rabies.</p>
<p><strong>International Center for Veterinary Services<br />
</strong>No. 13-16 Rong Ke Gan Lan Cheng Shang Jie, Fu Tong Xi Da Jie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District, 北京新天地国际动物医院, 北京市朝阳区望京阜通西大街融科橄榄城商街13-16号 (WeChat: ICVSCHINA, 8456-1939/1940, <a href="mailto:reception@ICVSASIA.com">reception@ICVSASIA.com</a>)</p>
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<p><em>Photo: <a href="https://pixabay.com/en/dog-sch%C3%A4fer-dog-animal-thirst-866509/">cocoparisienne</a>,<a href="https://pixabay.com/en/dog-garden-terrier-fun-1310545/">sevenpixx</a>, <a href="https://pixabay.com/en/golden-doodle-dog-play-water-1626786/">DanielBrachlow</a>, <a href="https://pixabay.com/en/dog-fatigue-pets-siesta-367961/">kubicekonderka</a>, <a href="https://pixabay.com/en/kitten-kittens-cat-cats-dog-puppy-316995/">Kaz</a> via Pixabay; <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/orange-tabby-kitten-on-motorcycle-wheel-747330/">Thach Tran</a> via Pexels</em></p>
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		<title>Pet of the Week: Beautiful Kitten “Camilla” is Ready for Her Forever Family!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2018 02:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Camilla2-Copy-300x144.jpeg" /></div>Background: Beautiful kitten Camilla was rescued in December from a compound in Sanlitun along with her brother Cavour. They have been living with a foster family and are both friendly and socialized. Personality: Camilla is a sweet kitten, natural leader, easy going with other cats. She has not had any experience with dogs yet. She is [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="featured-img"><img src="https://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Camilla2-Copy-300x144.jpeg" /></div><p><strong>Background</strong>: Beautiful kitten Camilla was rescued in December from a compound in Sanlitun along with her brother Cavour. They have been living with a foster family and are both friendly and socialized.</p>
<p><strong>Personality:</strong> Camilla is a sweet kitten, natural leader, easy going with other cats. She has not had any experience with dogs yet. She is still a bit shy and would need a patient family but she is comfortable around people, and eats from the hand. She is independent but enjoys and seeks company. She likes playing and she eats very well.</p>
<p><strong>Ideal home:</strong> Camilla would be very happy with an individual, a couple or a family with older children (8 yrs. or older). She enjoys the company of other cats, so ideally she would be adopted with her brother Cavour or by a family with another cat.</p>
<p><strong>Sex, age and breed:  </strong>Six-months old female, long haired ginger tabby.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-117217 aligncenter" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Camilla2.jpeg" alt="" width="640" height="480"   /></p>
<p><strong>Medical notes:</strong> Camilla is healthy and is already fully vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and spayed.</p>
<p><strong>Post-adoption care: </strong>The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled Camilla into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide her new family with significant discounts (up to 50%) on her vaccinations, accompanying examinations and spay surgery during her first year of life with her new adoptive family.</p>
<p><strong>Annual Vaccination Packages:</strong> ICVS has wonderful wellness and annual vaccination packages to keep Camilla healthy and free of parasites, fleas, and ticks. All of the vaccinations I need every year are included and the packages are discounted by 40-50 percent!</p>
<p><strong>Official Vaccination Certificate:</strong> With rabies vaccination, ICVS will issue Camilla&#8217;s new family the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (e.g., vaccination red book) at no charge. She needs the official vaccination red book to prove she has been legally and properly rabies vaccinated to move to another city or to leave China with her new family.</p>
<p><strong>Pet Import/Export Counselling:</strong> ICVS will provide Camilla’s family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take her with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.</p>
<p><strong>Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service:</strong> ICVS can help Camilla’s new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for her appointments at the hospital.</p>
<p><strong>ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:</strong><br />
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs <a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=62&amp;Itemid=91&amp;lang=en">here</a>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104654 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NEW-ICVS-official-QR-code-3-300x300.jpg"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p><strong>Donations may be made directly on the ICVS website through Paypal:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.icvsasia.com/">www.ICVSASIA.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Please also donate via ICVS WeChat:</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-104653 aligncenter no-display appear" src="http://www.beijing-kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ICVS-WeChat-Payment-QR-Code-3-300x300.png"   alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Camilla and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition, and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets!</p>
<p>Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services for more information about Camilla and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:</p>
<p><strong>Tel:</strong> (010) 8456-1939/1940<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> reception@ICVSASIA.com<br />
<strong>Website:</strong> www.ICVSASIA.com</p>
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<p><em>Photos: Courtesy of ICVS</em></p>
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