It's 1pm China time and we've just heard from a friend in Chendgdu that local Chinese news reports say another another earthquake is expected this afternoon. No more details yet.

Senior vet Heather says everyone at the sanctuary is very worried about accommodation in C1 building and the old hospital, so some of the staff are going to sleep in poly-tunnels and in downstairs bear rooms, etc at the old hospital.

"Asia", Eric our translator's dog went missing yesterday, but she's been found and is safe, thank goodness.