[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I am not personally responsible for putting down any animals, the vets would be. If you mean SPCA as a whole, yes it puts down animals with severe health problems where it is considered a mercy compared with their quality of life; or if the animal has temperament problems that would prevent the animal from being adopted. Also, all shelters in NZ put down animals depending on their policies, there are no no-kill shelters in NZ.
[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I got into this line of work through volunteering at SPCA mainly. SPCA charity always needs more help and as a charity, unpaid help is necessary.
I have a cat that lives with my mum in a different city now, and there is a stray at my flat that we care for that is semi-domesticated through our socialisation.
That's a loaded question but I would have to say, I had little faith in humanity to begin with. There are times when i get sad or angry at certain individuals but then I just remember that humans are similar to dogs or any group of animals; one bad human does not mean that all humans are bad, just like one aggressive pit bull does not mean that all pit bulls are aggressive.
[–] 84626433832795028841 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Do you go investigating cases of animal abuse around town?
[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Love the name ;) If i were to get warranted, then yes I would respond to member of public (MOP) complaints of animal abuse.
[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
crocodiles are indigenous to australia, not new zealand. Different country. Ask an aussie to test this - preferably chopper reid
[–] 3988584? 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Hello and cool! What is your weirdest stories? Hell, what's your typical day like?
[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
A typical day for me begins with feeding, usually about 30-56 cats depending on breeding season. Cats, kittens and senior cats get different food from each other so reading the card carefully is a must. Most of the day is spent cleaning - cleaning litter boxes, cleaning food bowls, cleaning beds, cleaning cages. SPCA tries to make everything be as efficient and effective as possible by reusing as much as possible. As such, a lot of cleaner is used, meaning I am wearing gloves and a plastic apron all day - it can get a bit sweaty :(
My weirdest story is probably a lady who came into adoptions wanting a cat that she could specifically wash and feed a specialised diet. She was really upset that cats actually wash themselves and need a certain diet. She was giving off a weird vibe that she wanted to baby the cat, instead of treating it like a cat. It was bizarre.
[–] 3989111? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Sounds like a typical day at work. Sounds like you enjoy what you do! And yes, that lady did sound off.