Dear Friends,

In learning of the sad incidents of the deaths of dogs within certain compounds in Shunyi last summer, the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) contacted the Environmental Bureau of Beijing to determine what chemicals or agents may have affected or contributed to the fatalities of some pets.

Dr. Xu Jiang and Dr. Bridget Fitzpatrick and ICVS medical team with rabbit, ferret and bird patients at ICVS

Interview with Dr. Bridget Fitzpatrick in Beijing Kids March 2012 issue:

http://www.beijing-kids.com/magazine/2012/03/29/I-Want-to-Be-a-Veterinarian

Dr. Bridget Fitzpatrick is an American foreign consultant veterinarian participating in the Veterinary Learning Exchange Program at ICVS. Originally from Maryland, Dr. Fitzpatrick has lived in many of the states in the Eastern United States. Dr. Fitzpatrick received a B.S. from the University of Maryland and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Tuskegee University in Alabama.  Dr. Fitzpatrick is an experienced veterinarian with special clinical interests in feline, avian and exotics medicine and surgery (e.g., rabbits, ferrets, possums, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, turtles, lizards, snakes and other reptiles).

“Trap-Neuter-Return Workshop – Humanely & Effectively Managing Stray Cats”

At The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS)

**Please see a slideshow of the ICVS TNR program featured by "Neighborhood Cats":

www.neighborhoodcats.org

Are you living with an ever-expanding colony of stray cats in your compound? Come learn about Trap-Neuter-Return, the most humane and effective method available to end the severe feral and stray cat overpopulation crisis in Beijing. The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) is providing FREE TNR training and certification to cat care providers and volunteers to promote the development of community-wide TNR programs. Certified TNR practitioners may borrow traps for FREE from the ICVS trap bank and request assistance from ICVS TNR experts and volunteers for mass trappings.

ICVS' TNR workshops and humane animal welfare programs are recognized and endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Society International, the International Fund for Animal Welfare,  the ASPCA and the Jane Goodall Institute China. ICVS has helped volunteers implement TNR programs at the Embassy of New Zealand and the Embassy of the United States in Beijing. ICVS trains student Roots & Shoots Groups from the Jane Goodall Institute in China, the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, international and local students and private citizens working to control the stray cat populations in Beijing, Tianjin and many provinces throughout China!

Come learn more about TNR and attend the ICVS workshop to become a TNR practitioner and help effectively control the population of stray and feral cats in your neighborhood!

Read about the ICVS TNR program in The Atlantic Cities.

This event is FREE. Registration required.

Please register to ICVS by April 25, 2012 by emailing: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CHINESE TNR WORKSHOP:

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 (This session presented in Mandarin)

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Place: The International Center for Veterinary Services

ENGLISH TNR WORKSHOP:

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 (This session presented in English)

Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Place: The International Center for Veterinary Services

TNR Workshop Location: International Center for Veterinary Services

Open Daily: Mon - Sat, 8AM - 8PM; Sunday, 10AM - 7PM

Tel./电话:(8610) 8456-1939/1940/1941

Fax/传真: (8610) 6433-2301

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©2006-2012 International Center for Veterinary Services. All rights reserved.

Departing from China with your pets? Come join the experts from ICVS as we share step-by-step instructions on the exit process and vaccination requirements to help you prepare for leaving the country or moving to other Chinese cities with your pets.

City Weekend says:

"This extraordinarily informative discussion will help you take Fluffy home with the least amount of hassle possible. The ICVS staff are well-versed in international quarantine laws and also the Chinese pet vaccination and veterinary system. If you're planning on leaving sometime this year, this is a must-attend event."

http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/events/92542/

ADMISSION IS FREE.  RSVP required by May 21st due to overwhelming demand for May session.

Please email your name and mobile number by May 21st to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: International Center for Veterinary Services

Latest 2012 regulations for China, EU countries, North America and Asia will be shared in addition to advice on pet transport safety and minimizing travel-related stress for you and your pets.  New airline regulations and “summer blackout” periods affecting pet travel will also be shared.

ICVS experts will also answer questions on:

-       What is the new pet microchipping requirement for the Beijing exit health examination?

-       What kind of microchip do I need and where do I obtain one in Beijing?

-       What are the new UK pet import regulations and how do I avoid quarantine for my pets?

-       How to take multiple pets out of China in light of the "one-pet-per-passport" regulation?

-       How to take pets out of China if the owner must leave the country before the pet?

-       What pet relocation companies can help take pets out of China?

-       How to reduce the stress of travel on your pets and on yourselves?

-       What safe and effective calming remedies are available to help pets during travel?

The International Center for Veterinary Services is a legally registered and officially designated animal vaccination hospital and can provide the required legal rabies vaccination and official vaccination certificate for export. ICVS is delighted to provide this service to all pet owners, especially the international community.

ICVS is a high-quality, affordable full service medical and pet care facility with well-trained professionals to serve all your needs. Services include spay/neuter and all other surgeries, dentals, hospitalization, vaccinations, blood tests & X-rays.  Import/export counseling, microchipping, boarding, day care, grooming, obedience training and pet shop available. All services in English and Mandarin.

CONTACT ICVS FOR MORE INFORMATION:

欲了解更多信息请联系：

Tel./电话:                (8610) 8456-1939/1940/1941

E-mail 电子邮箱： This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Web site 网站:         www.ICVSASIA.com

©2006-2012 International Center for Veterinary Services. All rights reserved.