Is a 1976 American comedy film and a sequel to The Shaggy Dog (1959) produced by Walt Disney Productions.It was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Don Tait. Like the first film in the series, it takes some inspiration from the Felix Salten novel, The Hound of Florence. NOTE: Shaggy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. The adoption fee is a donation to defray veterinarian cost of these rescued dogs. The fee is non-refundable and to be paid at the time of adoption. We reserve the right to refuse any adoption we feel is not in the best interest of the dog or the adopter.

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Shapeshifting can be a rich symbolical and narrative tool. Today, the theme appears in many fantasy, science fiction and horror stories; some would even recognize a distinct subgenre of shapeshifting or transformation fiction, with its own genre conventions. Fantasy and science fiction occasionally feature races or species of shapeshifters, and both magic and technology can be used to impose a change in form. Some of the more popular themes include werewolves, vampires, and age regression. In a broader sense, the trope includes stories about characters who shrink or grow in size without changing their form.

Transformation in this regard is physical, as opposed to the character development common to many stories, even with no fantastic element, which typically involves characters changing mentally, psychologically or spiritually.

• 1Psychology of transformation fiction

Psychology of transformation fiction[edit]

Induction and immediate reaction[edit]

Science fictional transformation fiction tends to feed a sense of discovery and suggest the unlocking of potential. This may be an analogy for the idealization of the experience of a teenager who discovers that puberty has changed his body, including increased strength and physical ability. Jack L. Chalker's Wellworld series is an example of this sort. The eponymous planet is populated by hundreds of different species, each in its own territory, and visitors become residents by being forcibly transformed at the polar immigration entry points into a member of a randomly selected resident species. Fantasy transformation fiction is often mystical or dynamic, focusing on the change of the person's identity when transformed. This may be an analogy for learning to take a different perspective. Patrica A. McKillip's Riddlemaster of Hed series includes transformations of wizards into mountain sheep, ancient trees, ravens, and even the wind; each change leaves its mark on the essence of the wizard who transforms. In T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, the wizard Merlyn transforms young Arthur into a variety of animals so he can learn from the animals the lessons he will need to be a good king.

Horror transformation fiction captures a feeling of fear, of people suddenly becoming monsters, of yourself becoming a monster, of things prowling in the night that used to be human. This is possibly an analogy for emotions that are so strong, they rip away one's rationality and leave one a beast. An American Werewolf in London is an example of horror-centered; a young man is bitten, and without his permission or desire, becomes a creature of darkness that exists to kill.

Impact on self-perception[edit]

Transformation can also be viewed as a metaphor for puberty and budding sexuality, such as in the Disney film The Shaggy Dog. In the story, the teenage protagonist Wilby Daniels finds himself under the curse of a ring reputed to having belonged to Lucrezia Borgia that causes him to randomly transform into a sheepdog. This happens concurrently with the arrival of a beautiful and exotic neighbor that Wilby has a crush on; throughout the film he finds himself helplessly transforming into a dog, frequently in her presence. Most tellingly, this happens at a dance where he is slow-dancing with her — an activity that might cause the average adolescent male to find himself getting an erection; though this gets filtered into him growing shaggy hair and becoming a beast, essentially his animal instincts take control of him and he rushes away from the social activity humiliated.

In some stories, an unexpected but welcome transformation (especially various forms of lycanthropy) plays a thematic role similar to the plot device of the protagonist being a commoner who finds out they are actually royal, or have unsuspected magical talent, or have some other wonderful unsuspected destiny. In others, a transformation imposed from without by a hostile entity is a challenge to be overcome; the protagonist seeks a way to reverse the transformation and regain their original form. In many such stories, the final resolution involves the unwillingly transformed protagonist coming to terms with their new shape and turning it to their advantage rather than finding a way to return to 'normal'.

Impact on relations, wider society and class identity[edit]

The main character's shift into an alternative inner and/or outer incarnation usually results in the character's disadvantage against other characters who are intended to interact with the character in the aftermath of the transformation (usually without suitable preparation for the character's alternative incarnation). Often, the character may start the alternative life in isolation from those who were closest to the character's heart prior to the shift, or may start life with only one other (human or non-human) who may best understand the situation and assist the protagonist into the new life through various obstacles; either way, the larger human society around the character usually treats the character with various negative reactions ranging from shock and fear to sadism and obsession. As a result, the character may not be able to interact with the dominant society for fear of violent reaction.

Among the non-human society which surrounds the character without dominance, the character may often find oneself among 'kindred spirits' who resent the human society's abuse of dominance through denial of the validity of non-humans; in such a society, the transformed character may find it unsafe to reveal the former human status to the non-human society for fear of mobbing or revenge, whereby the character can be used as a channel for the non-human society's fears and rages. In some works, this may not be as much of a problem as the ability to integrate into the non-human society or surroundings (e.g., a wild wolf pack) while struggling to retain human intelligence in the absence of a human body, as is the case in Whitley Strieber's The Wild (1990).

Transformation enthusiasts[edit]

Many children have animal transformation fantasies and shapeshifting is a well-known feature of fairy tales, such as the story of the Frog Prince. Interest in transformation isn't limited just to them, though; the concept captures some imaginations of all ages. The subject is rather obscure and there's no established term for those who like transformations; the general expression is just 'TF fans'. Note that having an interest in shapeshifting is distinct from belonging to therians, otherkin or any other group that actually identifies with or wishes to become something else.

It is possible for this interest to be sexually charged, or to accentuate other fetishes; for instance, forced shapeshifting can lend itself well to themes of dominance. The result is a transformation fetish.

Websites and online communities about transformation exist, both clean and otherwise, although for someone who e.g. just likes coming across shapechanges on TV, a site dedicated for appreciating them might be entirely too much. The Transformation Story Archive is a prominent example of its kind.

Two currently prominent webcomics feature transformations for their own sake: El Goonish Shive is technology- and magic-based and more character-driven, while The Wotch is somewhat younger, magic-based and considerably more madcap.

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Subgenres[edit]

• transformation detective/mystery/police-procedural fiction
• science fiction/*-punk transformation fiction
• occult/magic transformation fiction
• slice-of-life/coming-of-age transformation fiction
• horror transformation fiction
• erotic transformation fiction
• comedy transformation fiction

Websites[edit]

See also[edit]

• Furnetics - a fictional website that offers to transform furry fans into anthropomorphicanimals
• Therianthropy - a belief (of weres) that one can shift physically or spiritually into an animal

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Furrventure - An ongoing 'choose your own adventure' type story that anyone can add chapters to.
• Choose Your Own Change - Similar to Furrventure, but there are several different storylines that can be added to.
• TFCentral[1] - Free Web host and art/writing archive for the transformation community.
• Transfur[2] - Transformation artwork gallery
• Shapeshifters in Love - A series of articles about shapeshifting characters in romance and speculative fiction.
• Shifti A large archive of transformation stories.
• Doc's Lab Story Table Story list
• TF Tales A DeviantART group that features furry-themed transformation stories.

The Shaggy Dog Transformation 2006

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two of Disney’s Classic Comedies On DVD For The First Time!
THE SHAGGY DOG
The Wild & Woolly Edition
THE SHAGGY D.A.
The Canine Candidate Edition
Big Laughs And Bonus Materials Available On March 7

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BURBANK, Calif., December 2, 2005 - Walt Disney Home Entertainment presents THE SHAGGY DOG and THE SHAGGY D.A., two of Disney’s most highly requested family comedies, available March 7 on DVD for the very first time! It’s twice the howls of laughs and twice the shaggy shenanigans when favorite stars Fred MacMurray, Annette Funicello, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Dean Jones, Tim Conway, Suzanne Pleshette, Dick Van Patten, Keenan Wynn, Jo Anne Worley and more star in these classic comedies. THE SHAGGY DOG will include the color version and the original theatrical black & white version with 10 additional minutes of footage. Each movie has bonus features including audio commentaries. THE SHAGGY DOG and THE SHAGGY D.A. are each available for the collectible price of $19.99 (S.R.P.) – it’s a double dose of doggone fun!

In THE SHAGGY DOG, Wilby Daniels (Tommy Kirk) is just an ordinary teenager until a magical ring accidentally transforms him into a lumbering sheepdog, whose owner is the leader of a plot to destroy the U.S. Space Program! It’s a laugh-out-loud story full of slapstick chases, sight gags, hot rods, spies, and spells, with a terrific cast. Fred MacMurray, Tim Considine, Kevin Corcoran, and Annette Funicello (in her big-screen debut!), alongside Tommy Kirk in the title role, make THE SHAGGY DOG a timeless comedy classic. This hilarious madcap adventure was the first live-action comedy Walt Disney produced.

In THE SHAGGY D.A., Wilby Daniels (Dean Jones) is now an adult, with a wife and son, and he’s running for District Attorney. What he doesn’t count on is the return of a certain magical ring, and a spell that hounds him all over again! In this side-splitting sequel to “The Shaggy Dog,” Wilby runs afoul of the shady incumbent District Attorney, ‘Honest John’ Slade, and his problems get worse when he’s accidentally turned into a sheepdog again. It’s more laughs and howls as Wilby and Slade lead the chase to get their hands, or paws, on the magic ring.

THE SHAGGY DOG
Bonus Materials
• Original theatrical version with 10 additional minutes of footage
• The Shaggy Dog Kids
Tom Kirk, Tim Considine and Roberta Shore reminisce about their starring roles.
• Fred MacMurray – With Fondness
A heartfelt tribute to one of Disney’s most enduring classic stars.
• Audio Commentary with stars Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Tim Considine and Roberta Shore

THE SHAGGY D.A.
Bonus Materials
• Putting On The Dog Featurette
Interview with Robert Schiffer, legendary Disney Make-Up artist.
• The Good, The Bad, and The Funny Featurette
Featurette with Jo Ann Worley, Dick Van Patten and Tim Conway.
• Audio Commentary with stars Jo Anne Worley, Dick Van Patten and Tim Conway

STREET DATE: March 7, 2006
Direct prebook: January 10, 2006
Distributor prebook: January 24, 2006
Suggested retail price: $19.99 (DVD) each.

THE SHAGGY DOG
Rated: “G”
Bonus materials not rated
Feature Run time: Approximately 104 minutes
Aspect ratio: Color 1.33,
B&W 1.75 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
Sound: Mono
Language: English audio; French subtitles & audio; Spanish subtitles

THE SHAGGY D.A.
Rated: “G”
Feature Run time: Approximately 91 minutes
Bonus materials not rated
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
Sound: Mono
Language: English audio; French audio; Spanish audio

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Announcements for Other Disney DVDs Coming in 2006:
Lady and the Tramp: Platinum Edition (February 28, 2006)
Remember the Titans: Director's Cut (March 14)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (April 4)
Chicken Little (March 21)
Studio Ghibli: March 2006 Wave (Howl's Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, and Whisper of the Heart - March 7)
Little House on the Prairie (2005) (March 28)
Classic Cartoon Favorites: Wave 4 (Best Pals: Mickey & Minnie, Donald & Daisy, Mickey & Pluto - April 11)
It's a Small World of Fun: Volumes 1 & 2 (Disney cartoons set around the globe - May 16)
January 2006 Live Action Catalogue - Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, My Dog The Thief, The Devil and Max Devlin, Benji the Hunted
The Greatest Game Ever Played (April 11)
Walt Disney's Timeless Tales: Volume Three (January 3)
Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (April 11)
'Goof Troop' and 'Quack Pack': Volume 1 DVDs (February 14)
Bambi II (February 7)

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Posted December 6, 2005 / Updated March 10, 2006.