STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF DOG REGISTRATION AND BAN ON LARGE DOGS IN 8 KEY DISTRICTS OF BEIJING

Dear Friends and Pet Owners,

The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) is providing information and clarification on the current campaign to enforce the Beijing Regulations on Dog Ownership.

The Regulations on Dog Ownership for Beijing Municipality have been in effect since 1993. In past years, the regulations had not been consistently enforced, resulting in many large dogs in all districts across Beijing.

This year, the regulations are being STRICTLY ENFORCED.

A Special Message from Will and Jada Smith to Please Adopt Pets!

Jada P. Smith with adopted puppy "Xiao Yong" and Willow Smith petting a kitten for adoption held by Dr. Zenithson Ng of ICVS. Mary Peng, Co-founder of ICVS, holds a special message from Jada and Willow encouraging pet adoption!

American actors Will and Jada Smith and their children, Willow and Jaden, rescued and adopted a beautiful little abandoned puppy they found in Beijing while son Jaden was filming “The Karate Kid.” The newest member of the Smith family has been named “Xiao Yong” (“Brave Little One”) and is cute and friendly, and very loving!

While visiting ICVS and learning about the Trap-Neuter-Return program, Jada and Willow also fell in love with two stray kittens, Efigenio and Bonafacio, that were rescued from the compound of the Embassy of Portugal by the Ambassador and his wife.

"Efigenio Smith" (white cat) and "Bonifacio Smith" (yellow and white cat)

All three pets were adopted in Beijing and brought to the USA by the Smith family. Xiao Yong, Bonifacio and Efigenio Smith are three beautiful stray animals that were adopted and given a wonderful new life in a loving forever home!

Jada and Willow send everyone a special message to please consider adopting the many wonderful available pets needing loving forever homes:

“There are so many animals that need to be adopted. There are so many animals that need a home. But mostly, there is an animal that needs your love!” – Jada P. Smith

“There are some animals that need to be adopted and we can help. And they need your love!” – Willow Smith

Please visit the “Adoptable Pets” page on the ICVS web site to find the perfect pet for you!

Please also contact ICVS for information about qualified animal shelters, animal rescue volunteers and families with pets that need to be rehomed in your neighborhood.

ICVS Telephone: 8456-1939/1940

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The International Center for Veterinary Services is a legally registered, full service international standard animal hospital and pet care facility.

All services provided in Mandarin and English.

We recognize that for our clients, pets are important members of the family. Our goal is to provide the very best in veterinary services and holistic healthcare for your pets.

ICVS offers a unique knowledge exchange program bringing foreign and local vets together to improve upon leading global medical practice skills and also professional ethics though daily practice. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians at ICVS follow medical protocols that meet or exceed standards set by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the European veterinary medical associations.

ICVS is a leader in the development of non-profit programs aiding animal shelters and animal rescue organizations and also works with governments to facilitate the institution of humane animal protection laws.

ICVS introduced the first structured TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program using the same global best practices adopted by the Humane Society International and the ASPCA. TNR workshops are provided free to local communities, providing a humane & effective solution to reduce number of the stray cats and dogs while improving public health and safety.

ICVS provides comprehensive free education for pet owners on all aspects of pet care, empowering owners with knowledge needed to provide a healthy and happy life for their pets and enriching their families. Owner education also helps reduce the incidents of animal abuse and abandonment.

ICVS works with local and international schools to bring the values of protecting and respecting other species to future generations.