Category Archives: Chengdu Life: Pets in China

“Do you need masks? I can send them.”

Posted on April 1, 2020 by connieinchina

My text messages this morning came from my veterinarian friend, Dr. Wang, who is located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province’s capital city.  Over the years, she’s helped me with numerous animal rescues:  giving me discounts, mailing me canine or feline medical … Continue reading →

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A U.S. Dog Contest Entry: Wish Us Luck!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by connieinchina

Last week, I went for a trim at my hair stylist’s salon, Stephen’s.  This was to ensure that I looked updated and preppy for my travels to our Illinois Great Rivers’ Annual Conference, which I attended last week. While lounging … Continue reading →

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An Ending to Our Wesley Story

Posted on April 17, 2014 by connieinchina

Yesterday, I said “Goodbye” to our campus rescue, Wesley. It wasn’t the goodbye I had envisioned, nor the one I had hoped for, but it is the one that has transpired, none-the-less Here is the ending to our Wesley story. … Continue reading →

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Wesley Looking for a Home: “你好！我叫卫斯利”

Posted on April 11, 2014 by connieinchina

(Note: I am using an ancient computer that is no longer allowing access to certain features of my website or hotmail account. If you don’t hear from me for awhile, that’s why!) Before beginning a new blog launching into yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Kitty in Need: My First 2014 Act of Mercy

Posted on March 30, 2014 by connieinchina

My walks to and from class take me about 20 minutes once I leave my apartment complex. Last year, I quickly found the best pathways to take across the university campus that would save me a minute or two. These … Continue reading →

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“How’s Your Chong Wu ?”

Posted on June 23, 2008 by connieinchina

              “Pet” is not a word in Chinese a language learner would know unless he or she had one.              When I first acquired Little Flower as my pet, I had to look up the word so I could … Continue reading →

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A Good Day For Getting Vaccinations

Posted on June 9, 2008 by connieinchina

              I love holidays in China.             Not only is everything still open, even post offices and banks, but the traffic is light.  Getting across town in a taxi or bus is quick and easy.  This is why today … Continue reading →

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Dr. Q’s Greatest Love Animal Hospital

Posted on May 26, 2008 by connieinchina

               Early Saturday morning, as I swiftly walked through the open doors of Chengdu’s Greatest Love Animal Hospital,  I felt a wave of relief.  Little Flower, my Chihuahua-mix pooch, had been sick all night.  But now, soon to … Continue reading →

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A Sick Dog, A Sleepless Night

Posted on May 24, 2008 by connieinchina

                   Last night was supposed to have me in bed by 11 p.m. and a great sleep-in in the morning.  Instead, it was an anxious, restless wait for morning to come.  The reason?           Xiao Hua (Little Flower) was … Continue reading →

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Little Ghost Brings Little Blessings

Posted on May 3, 2008 by connieinchina

                In our modern-day America, people remain indoors on hot, sunny days, either watching TV or using the Internet.  Summer finds Americans escaping indoors, suffering from the heat and worshiping our air-conditioners.  Porch swings are empty.  House stoops … Continue reading →

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