Guangzhou
Our Hero Dog: Dr Chen Baobao
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One of the brightest young stars of the Guangzhou Dr Dog team is four-year old shih tzu Chen BaoBao. After passing her Dr Dog exam with flying colours, this gorgeous girl joined our Dr Dog Programme in 2011 much to the delight of her guardian, long-time volunteer and supporter of the programme, Ms Chen Zhixian. Chen BaoBao had a famous older “brother”, Chen Baby, who at the grand age of 17 was the oldest Dr Dog in Guangzhou before he passed away in 2009. His loving guardian Ms Chen was deeply saddened by the loss, but is so happy to see BaoBao following in his footsteps as an outstanding Dr Dog. Often seen with a colourful ribbon in her hair, and always with the charm of a little princess, Chen BaoBao always attracts plenty of hugs from young children and seniors alike. One of her biggest fans (pictured here) is 99-year old Grandpa Qiu from Nanzhuang Elderly Home, who says she is like his little daughter!
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Around China
Joining hands to show we care
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Dr Dog in Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shenzhen joined with other animal-protection organisations to launch the “Caring for Animals” campaign with events in each of the cities in April. The events helped spread the message about the importance of caring for dogs and living in harmony with all animals. Our team reached over 3,000 people through leaflet distribution alone.
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Around China
New Dr Dogs ready for duty
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Dr Dog exams were held in Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shenzhen with over 20 new dogs passing the rigorous test to join the programme. All the owners of our new Dr Dog recruits were so happy and proud of their well trained dogs, who will go on to become great friends and helpers in our society. Congratulations to everyone involved!
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Chengdu
First Dog Adoption Day warms hearts |
Animals Asia co-hosted the first Chengdu Dog Adoption Day in May to help find abandoned dogs a warm and caring home. Attended by four of our Dr Dog team in Chengdu, the event was held in East Chengdu Music Park and attracted many excited onlookers and media attention.
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Guangzhou
A heart-warming tale for television
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One of our Dr Dogs became a TV star when his touching story was featured on “Ye Xian”, a popular TV programme on CCTV that tells inspirational stories of everyday people in China. Dr Buddy’s life changed for the better after meeting Ms Chen who rescued him from a negligent owner who did not look after his health. With lots of good care from his new guardian, Buddy went on to pass the Dr Dog exam in 2009 and now visits special-needs children and the elderly.
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Guangzhou
Dr Dogs inspiring hearing-impaired children
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Animals Asia together with the YMCA invited 11 hearing-impaired children from Guangdong Disabled Rehabilitation Centre to celebrate Children’s Day with the Dr Dog team. As this was the second time the Dr Dog team had visited them, the children were thrilled to see their furry friends again.
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Hong Kong
Lunchtime ‘meet and greet’ at Otis
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Dr Dog was invited as a special guest to Otis, a leading manufacturer of elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Hong Kong during the month of June. A lunchtime “meet and greet” was organised for staff to come along and meet Dr Creamie, Dr Goldie and Dr Yat Yat, who demonstrated the proper ways to approach dogs and spread the word about the mission and good work of the Dr Dog programme.
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Hong Kong
Dr Dogs join the fun at health centre celebrations |
Not even a typhoon could stop over 100 staff and volunteers coming along to meet our Dr Dogs and celebrate the 10th year of the Community Health Resource Centre (CHRC). The event at Princess Margaret Hospital saw Dr Bo Bo, Dr Happy and Dr Sam Bo much in demand.
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Hong Kong
Saying ‘thank you’ to hospital volunteers
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The Dr Dog team was invited to “Together we care” – a huge event held at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in May to say a big “thank you” to a special group of people from all walks of life who offer up their spare time to volunteer at hospitals across Hong Kong. Dr Dog guardians – Fanny, KK, Doris, Kevin and Iris – lent a hand at the ceremony and joined in the celebrations at the stadium, which was packed with 2,500 volunteers from different organisations. The event was part of the Hospital Authority’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
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Hong Kong
Student art puts animal cruelty in focus
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The artistic talents of students were put to a good cause thanks to a special exhibition showcasing their artwork to raise awareness of animal cruelty, particularly the bear bile industry. Students, teachers, family and friends were invited to see the final projects of students from Hong Lok Yuen International School, Peak School, Discovery Bay College, Beacon Hill School and Hong Kong International School.
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Hong Kong
‘Teddy Bear’ fundraiser gives a helping hand
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Inspired by a presentation about the work of Animals Asia, 15 girls from Hong Kong’s Peak School came up with a fun and creative way to raise money and awareness for our cause. Students were asked to join “Teddy Bear Tuesday” by bringing in their favourite Teddy bear toy to school for a small fee and sharing with each other what they love about animals.
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Hong Kong
Scouts launch online book for animals
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A trip to Animal Asia’s Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chendgu was the source of inspiration for an online book by Troop Six, a young scout group in Hong Kong. The online book, “Lend Animals Your Voice” includes poems, sketches and messages about helping endangered animals, and will be shared with other scout groups around the world to inspire a positive change in attitude towards all animals.
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Shenzhen
Musical day with talented kids
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Professor Paws spent a fun day with a group of talented kids at the Shenzhen Schumann Music Kindergarten in May. The children and our furry volunteers played musical games together while learning about the importance of taking care of companion animals.
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Shenzhen
Art students celebrate World Earth Day
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Professor Paws was invited to celebrate World Earth Day with 20 talented art students at the Yang Mythos Education Shenzhen Base in April. After watching an informational video and presentation on the importance of taking care of our companion animals, Professors Apple, DuoDuo and NiuNiu posed as little models for the children to draw and paint.
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Paw prints
April–June 2012 |
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Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
Dr Dog: 16 visits reaching 581 people
Professor Paws: 22 visits and 7 “Care for Animals” presentations reaching 3,008 people
Hong Kong
Dr Dog: 52 visits reaching 3,012 people
Professor Paws Care Cadet programme graduates: 130
Professor Paws educational presentations: 17 presentations at 16 schools reaching 1,320 students
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