Hoist by His Own Petard: Sassy refuses to cross the river where it was shallow, out of a stubborn desire to not get wet at all. The "bridge" she uses to cross the river breaks, sending her into the rapids... and over a waterfall. Located in Tin Shui Wai in the New Territories, Hong Kong Wetland Park holds 61 hectares of diverse wetland as well as a modern and beautiful visitor centre, exhibition galleries, theatre, souvenir shop and indoor play area. It’s home to a variety of birds, insects, turtles, rodents, small mammals, amphibians, fish, spiders and even a crocodile named Pui Pui! It’s extremely family and stroller-friendly, and with the size and range of activities available, you can easily make a day of it. Adaptation Species Change: Happened in the transition from the book The Incredible Journey to the film. They're all the same breed types as the original, although the dogs have age and personality swapped: Shadow is Luath's breed type (retriever, though Shadow is a Golden and Luath a Labrador) and stone-cold determined personality with Bodger's age, Chance is Bodger's breed type (bully breeds; Chance is an American Bulldog and Bodger an English Bull Terrier) and devil-may-care personality with Luath's young age, and Tao the male Siamese is changed into Sassy the female Himalayan (a Persian/Siamese cross). In both versions, it's the young dog who has a bad run-in with a porcupine and the old dog who almost doesn't make it home at the end. When Chance flings the cougar (or, as he called it, "Arnold Schwarzakitty") into the air, he yells, " Hasta la vista, kitty!"

Admission: WWF organises visits to Mai Po Nature Reserve suitable for individual visitors, students and teachers, and specialists. Book your spot here. Both Shadow and Chance have their moments, but a big subversion comes about halfway through the movie when Shadow fails to save Sassy when she falls in the river, not that he didn't do everything he could. Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation – Focuses on amphibians and reptiles and has adoption services and community outreach programs. www.hkherp.org.hk PREFERRED HABITAT:Alongside humankind. Dogs prefer to be part of the masses, whether the masses are fighting for justice or surrendering to the will of the state.The Quincy Punk: A mohawked example is briefly shown getting booked in a San Francisco police station shortly before Peter comes in to ask for help in finding the family pets. I can’t save every pet. But I can appreciate the care, the bravery and the empathy of their loving owners and rescuers. What I have found while treating animals is that humans care, humans feel and humans love. I am no Genevan philosopher. Unlike Rousseau, I didn’t always believe in the natural goodness of people. And so my unexpected appreciation for humanity is perhaps the thing that makes me happiest about being a vet. Chance has porcupine spines removed from his face while he's still conscious, even having several doctors hold him down. A vet in real life would have anesthetized Chance before going anywhere near the spines. Hong Kong Wetland Park , Wetland Park Road , Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong, 3152 2666, [email protected], www.wetlandpark.gov.hk There are over 50 species of seahorse, all of which display remarkable gender equality. After engaging in an elaborate and respectful series of courtship dances, impregnated males carry the eggs to term. Many individuals are gay, bisexual, or otherwise radically queer. Monogamy is practiced by some individuals, but without the oppressive institution of state-sponsored marriage. With no power hierarchy, seahorses could be said to form the most purely socialist societies on the planet.

Inevitable Waterfall: Sassy goes over one, despite Shadow's efforts to save her. She survives thanks to being found by a nature watcher, but Chance and Shadow legitimately think that she's dead. Ocean Park is one of Hong Kong’s biggest amusement venues with plenty of animals and rides to partake in and enjoy. Pandas, sharks, stingrays, dolphins, penguins, sea lions, walruses and large manta rays are some of the headline animals to see at Ocean Park. The venue has scrapped it’s widely criticised dolphin show, which has been replaced with a Marine Mammal Caretaking Workshop.Amplified Animal Aptitude: Two dogs and a cat are able to communicate, even having a rather eloquent conversation about the nature of their relationship with humans towards the middle of the film.

That Poor Cat: Invoked when Kate accidentally stepped on Sassy's tail during the chaotic attempt at feeding Chance. The animals had no idea what was going on — more than once, it's shown they don't understand human speech or some human actions, such as the phone to the ear — and so of course wouldn't understand why they'd been left in this strange place while their people drove off without them. It is very obvious why this film was bound to be a hit with children: Almost all children love animals, the humor is at a level that even young ones can laugh at, and the three protagonists are ones that all children can identify with: the aged Golden Retriever Shadow, the frisky pup Chance, and the sharp-tongued and witty cat Sassy. Mentor Occupational Hazard: Subverted. It looks as though Shadow won't make it during the climax after falling through a hole and getting his leg injured— he even gives Chance a "you have to go on without me" speech — but he gets home.Did you know that Hong Kong has pink dolphins? These rare and endangered animals have been spotted in Hong Kong over the last 300 years and are under threat due to their polluted and crowded habitats. Hong Kong Dolphin Watch started in 1995 to provide educational tours to the public and to support further research on these little-known animals. Tours take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing from Tung Chung and are around 3 to 4 hours in length. Mystery Meat: There's a short scene where Shadow and Chance discuss what they think hot dogs are made of. Chance doubts that they're made of dog, while Shadow doubts that they're even made of meat. Then agree that they taste the best when they fall in the dirt.

Home For Homeless Dogs – Focuses mainly on senior dogs who often get overlooked by potential owners. www.hfhd.org I faced resentment as I had to implement changes as required by the new corporation, mainly raising surgery prices. The nurses at the clinic were in their 40s, smoked like chimneys and were part of the community they served. They didn’t appreciate a less-experienced vet making their friends angry. I understood their passion came from a deep love for their jobs, and their animal and human clients. At one point, I heard that one of the nurses was close to being fired. I stepped in and helped prevent that. From that day, I was no longer seen as a corporate sell-out. I left the clinic after a year, but I’m still friends with all three nurses. Often, when I return to Blighty, I visit them for beers, to enjoy some passive smoke and to reminisce. Edward Youde Bird Aviary, Hong Kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong, 2521 5041, [email protected] , www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks Looking to adopt a pet chinchilla, a turtle, or a guinea pig? With a wide range of species to choose from, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is the first charity in Hong Kong to deal with all aspects of animal welfare. The adoption process generally requires some paperwork, one or more visit (s) to the adoption centre ( depending on the type of pet), and an adoption interview.Though Hong Kong Paws started work in 2005, it was formally established and registered as an animal welfare society in 2011. It works with local animal shelters to provide financial aid, animal care consultation and rehoming services. Sassy Mama team members have fostered many puppies from Hong Kong Paws before they went on to find their forever homes. Fill in the necessary forms if you would like to adopt or foster a dog or cat. Kadoorie Farm is an active organic farm, garden and wildlife sanctuary that initially started as a way to provide agricultural aid to poor farmers in the New Territories in 1956. The farm’s animals are all rescued and unable to return to their wild settings, but the enclosures are very well maintained and mimic their natural environment well. You’ll see hawks, owls, parrots, boars, small reptiles, alligators, flamingos and even a couple of Asian leopard cats. You can also visit the exclusively vegetarian cafe, with the ingredients coming directly from the farm. Cat Island Café at Cat Store, 3/F, Flat D, Po Foo Building, 84-94 Percival Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2710 9953, [email protected], www.facebook.com/阿貓地攤與貓仙島-Cat-Island-Cafe PREFERRED HABITAT: Ensconced in the herd, and perhaps someday ensconced in the ruins of capitalism. Did you know that March 3 is World Wildlife Day? Why not celebrate it with the family by taking your children to some of the great places where you can see and teach children about the wide variety of animals in Hong Kong? It’s also a great excuse to get outside and enjoy the temperate weather, as well as visit some parts of Hong Kong that you and your family may not have ventured out to yet. Here are some of the best places in the city to see (and sometimes touch!) a variety of critters.