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Dog-Gone Cat Case |
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A Heart-Wrenching Adventure |
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Lamma Island, Hong Kong – A new novel, Dog-Gone Cat Case by Jay Scott Kanes, provides a special treat to pet-owners and animal lovers. Based on high-jinx in and near Yung Shue Wan village on Lamma Island, the book offers a sometimes tender, sometimes comedic adventure and who-dun-it mystery. Cats, dogs, humans and snakes play lead roles. This fun tale, printed and published in Hong Kong, should appeal to young readers and adults alike. “Inspiration arose from how passionately Lamma residents love their sea-splashed surroundings,” said Kanes, who moved to Lamma in 2000.
Dog-GoneCat Case focuses on a real place, but imaginary people. “Yet my neighbors and friends startle me by visualizing themselves on every fictional village corner,” Kanes said. While aiming to entertain, the book grapples with serious themes. “Too many animals endure homelessness and neglect,” Kanes said. “Dog-Gone Cat Case stresses responsible pet-care, timely spay-neuter procedures and respect for non-human lives.” The book carries a dedication to “people, pets and their caring relationships”. Animal-aid volunteers, including those with the Lamma Animal Welfare Centre and with Lamma Animal Protection, receive special praise. Their Websites, at www.lammaanimals.org and at www.lap.org.hk, definitely deserve a visit. ABOUT THE PLOT Animal murders disrupt life in Yung Shue Wan, a peaceful village on an outlying island in Hong Kong. A scornful woman dumps kittens into a rubbish bin along a remote footpath. From this rancid beginning, young cats Dot, Not and Pause launch a series of pulse-pounding escapades punctuated with commentary about the people they encounter along the way. Dangerous snakes slide through the undergrowth. A shadowy scoundrel sprinkles poison, taking a deadly toll, notably among the village dogs. With help from their animal and human friends, the furry protagonists must avoid dubious bait and dodge fearsome fangs toward a purr-fect destiny. |
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An abundance of pets enriches the Lamma lifestyle.