Mê Thú Cưng - Pet Magazine for Vietnam Số ra mắt | Tháng 1 + 2 năm 2014 | JAN / FEB 2014 | Page 18

Mê Thú Cưng Pet Ownership Guide 12 17 Hướng dẫn Quyền chủ thú cưng 12 17 Mê Thú Cưng Just a few EXPAT Pet Owners in Vietnam... 04 01 Definitive Pet Owners Guide for EXPATS in Vietnam For exsiting EXPATS living in Vietnam with their pets and for those considering moving to Vietnam and taking along your four-legged family members! I f you are an Expat living in Vietnam, there are critical questions and issues you should consider when thinking about bringing a pet into your home. Expats should not never assume that raising a pet in Vietnam is similar to their experiences of raising pets in their native country. Be prepared to be surprised, and truly shocked! And never, never assume anything! First bit of advice That moment you learn that you would like to extend your time living and working in Vietnam you have become a long- term stay Expat. Thoughts of marriage, children and pets will naturally arise. We advise to seek out help from Expats who have experience with their own pets and issues of pet ownership in Vietnam. The best place to start is this pet publication. In the issues ahead Me Thu Cung will be discussing in depth pet ownership for Expats living in Vietnam. From providing sources of information for essential pet care products and direct experience from interviews of seasoned pet owners in Vietnam. Join Social Media Secondly, if you live in Saigon consider joining the Facebook Group Dog Owners in Saigon, if you live in Hanoi there is the Dog Owners in Hanoi. These online support groups are growing in popularity and managed by caring pet owners. Although there are not many online social community support groups dedicated to pets for other smaller cities of Vietnam, most of what is discussed in the Saigon and Hanoi groups are applicable to living in smaller cities in Vietnam. Definitive Pet Care Directory Currently, there is not much choice of pet care products and services for either Expat and local pet owners in Vietnam. To solve this dilemma Me Thu Cung will create a one-stop, go-to-source of service for pet owners in Vietnam. We are compiling the first ever comprehensive directory of pet products and services. Our goal is to eliminate the inconvenience in finding essential pet care products and services. We also want to provide a sense of security for people considering their first pet in Vietnam in that they will be able to provide proper care for their four-legged friends on a daily basis, and in case of emergencies. Contact Wayne Capriotti for any pet ownerhsip in Vietnam questions... 16 Số ra mắt | Tháng 1 + 2 năm 2014 | petmagazine.vn 02 TOC | Bài đã xuất bản 05 1 2 3 4 5 Sara and Robert McDermott (England) with their trio of Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. David Riches (Canada) and his dog buddy Sam reading on the back of his motorcyle. Erik Torndahl (Denmark) and his very special big cat called Garfield, a cat that weighs over 7 kg and loves everyone. Kate Anderson (England) and her two dogs, Otto & Joey plus a friend. Kate offers her friends dog-sitting services in her home. 03 Leopold Lee Vincent (France) and with one of many fellow dogs and cats that at his animal shelter. Premiere Issue 01 | January + February 2014 | petmagazine.vn 17