A Thought For Paws – Beijing doesn’t have to be a dog’s life for pets
Beijing isn’t the friendliest city for a pet. They’re unwanted in many parks, cooped up in high-rise apartment blocks, forced to ride in scary elevators and have to endure the extremes of Beijing’s bipolar climate. Those over a certain size aren’t even welcome to make the trip downtown. Thankfully there are a few places where you can console your furry friend by treating them to a new toy, a tasty snack or a fun day out free from the baoan’s watchful gaze. We’ve rounded up some of Beijing’s quirkiest pet-related outlets, along with information on veterinary care providers and where you can buy pets.
Cool Baby Pet Theme Park
This is a pooch paradise complete with a swimming pool, wide lawn and tasty treats. RMB 10.
Daily 8.30am-6.30pm. East Gate No. 7, Chaoyang Park, 1 Chaoyang Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6500 3590, 136 9350 0671) 酷迪宠物乐园, 朝阳区朝阳南路1号朝阳公园东7号门
Cool Baby Pet Store
You may not find the cheapest pet supplies in Cool Baby, but you’ll definitely find the best. They even sell clothes for your pet.
Daily 8.30am-10pm. 3/F, Carrefour Shuangjing Branch, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (5190 9437) www.kudipets.com 酷迪宠物商店, 朝阳区广渠路31号双井家乐福双井店3层
Guanyuan Commodities Wholesale Market
Prices are good at this pet supply market, but don’t be afraid to haggle. Feel free to bring your pet along, but keep them on a leash.
Daily 9am-5pm. 2/F, 4A Chegongzhuang Dajie, Xicheng District. 官园小商品批发市场2层, 西城区车公庄大街甲4号
Guanyuan Fish and Bird Market
You can find all kinds of pets in this market. Sensitive souls are recommended to stay away, but if you’re brave enough you can also bring your pet along.
Daily 8am-6pm. Northeast side of Guanyuan Qiao, Xicheng District. 官园花鸟鱼虫市场, 西城区官园桥东北角(近阜城门)
International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS)
Beijing’s most reliable provider of veterinary services offers comprehensive pet care facilities and services, with well-trained professional staff. All services in English and Chinese.
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm (by appointment). Kent Center, 29 Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou (shares a courtyard with China Culture Center), Chaoyang District. (8456 1939/40/41, icvs_china@yahoo.com) www.icvsasia.com 北京新天地国际动物医院, 朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路29号肯特中心院子内
Lee Pet
Offers a range of beauty treatments and products for dogs. Reservations are needed for treatments, and prices vary depending on size and breed of dog.
1) Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. 4119, 4/F, Jinyuan Yansha Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 0706); 2) Daily 8.30am-9.30pm. 5-6, 1/F, Courtyard 9, Lincui Lu, Chaoyang District. 乐宠(5821 3503) www.leepet.com , 1)海淀区远大路1号金源燕莎购物中心4层西侧4119; 2) 朝阳区林萃路9号院5-6底商
The Naughty Pet Hospital
The doctors here are all professionally certified. Top-notch treatment is guaranteed. Foreign-language service available. Registration fee RMB 10, RMB 20 (after 5pm). First time treatment fee RMB 40, blood test RMB 70.
Daily 8.30am-9.30pm. 19C Dongjieminwang, Hepingli Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (6448 1199) www.nph.com.cn 顽皮宠物医院, 东城区和平里东街民旺丙19号(老干部活动中心西侧)
Nongda Animal Hospital
Professional, well-equipped veterinary care provider serving Haidian residents. Foreign-language service available. Registration fee RMB 10, RMB 20 (after 4.30pm).
Daily 8.30am-4.30pm, 4.30am-10.30pm (emergencies only). North gate of China Agriculture University’s west campus, Yard 2, Yuanmingyuan Xilu, Haidian District. (6273 1234) www.cauvet.com 农大宠物医院, 海淀区圆明园西路2号院中国农业大学西校区北门
Shui Mo Yuan
Provides schooling, housing and entertainment for pooches. Also, feel free to bring them along to share dinner – order the barbecue for your dog.
Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 400m south of Sunhe Lukou, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 1320) www.shuimoyuan.com 水墨缘犬爱俱乐部, 朝阳区京顺路孙河路口南400米
Xueda Pet Mansion
This mansion is like a mini-world for dogs. With a school, hotel, club and beauty salon, Xueda is a wonderful place for your dog to have fun. A standard room for dogs is RMB 40 per day (excluding food).
Daily 7.30am-9pm. North of Shangzhuang Village, Shangzhuang Town, Haidian District. (6247 8898) www.x-dog.net 雪达庄园宠物会所, 海淀区上庄镇上庄村北(翠湖别墅对面)
Compiled by Wang Xueqiao.