District 18 News
Written by: Zeng Fengting
2019-11-30 16:44
Last updated: 2019-11-30 16:44The Hong Kong Amphibian and Reptile Association is the only government-recognized charity in Hong Kong that focuses on amphibians and reptiles. They aim to rescue, provide for adoption and conserve amphibians and reptiles. Recently, due to the reconstruction of the existing building, the existing meeting place needs to be relocated urgently, and another place is to be found to house animals. The association stated that two or three months ago learned from the news that the existing building needed to be rebuilt due to the acquisition and asked them to move out by the end of December two months ago.
The Hong Kong Amphibian and Reptile Association posted a relocation notice on its Facebook page. (Image source: Hong Kong Amphibian and Reptile Association page)
Kenis, the director of operations and director of the adoption department of the Hong Kong Amphibian and Reptile Association, said: "I received a letter from a lawyer two months ago and was told to move out this year." After receiving this news, the association immediately began to find places and arranged more than 300 as soon as possible New shelter for animals. Kenis said that he encountered many difficulties in finding a new site: "What we most consider is the location and ventilation of the new site. Although Brazilian turtles like hot places, air circulation is very important for animals." The current site of the association In the central area of Ngau Tau Kok, when choosing a new site, Kenis hoped that he would also be close to the central area, so that those who were interested in adopting it could easily go to the association.
The new space of the association is small, and fundraising is needed to replace the equipment.
After some hard work, Kenis found a new site in Kwun Tong. However, the new site was 400 feet thin from the old site, so the original reptile tank and some equipment needed to be replaced. Kenis said: "Actually, the reptile tanks used now have been used for many years and are relatively old. In addition, the new site has less space than the current one. The size used now is not suitable, so it needs to be replaced with a new batch." She continued: "News After spreading it, in fact, many well-intentioned people are willing to donate (reptile tank), but so far there is no suitable size. Therefore, citizens need to donate to help the association to change. "
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