Category Archives: Overseas’ pets

My Rescue in China: Ping-ping awaits adoption

Posted on May 25, 2020 by connieinchina

It’s early evening in Illinois but late morning in China. This is the time when my phone begins dinging messages and videos from Wayne’s Pet World, the Luzhou pet shop and grooming center that currently is kenneling rescue foster kitty, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to Marshall, China, From Along the Yangtze, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, My animal rescue Stories in China, Overseas' pets, Tales of China, Travel | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, Chengdu Life: Pets in China, Overseas' pets, Rescued canines, Smalltown American Life, Travel, Visit To The States | 1 Comment

Finishing Up Promised News: US Consulate Talk

Posted on April 27, 2014 by connieinchina

My time is winding down here in the big city of Chengdu. I will finish my Chinese language classes on May 1, which is the UN proclaimed international holiday, Labor Day. China observes this with 3 days off, May 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, Chengdu Daily Life, Overseas' pets, Rescued canines, Smalltown American Life, Travel | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Chengdu Daily Life, Chengdu Life: Pets in China, Overseas' pets, Tales of China, Travel, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

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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Watching the 2013 Westminster Dog Show

Posted on February 16, 2013 by connieinchina

            No one can deny that Americans are great animal lovers.  My Chinese colleagues, friends and students were always amazed how Little Flower played such a vital role in my overseas’ life.              When they visited, they’d gaze in wonder … Continue reading →

Posted in Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Overseas' pets, Rescued canines, Visit To The States | Tagged | 1 Comment