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[–] jobes 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

  • How did you get into this line of work?
  • Do you have pets of your own?
  • Does your line of work make you lose faith in humanity at times?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 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.

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[–] jobes 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

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

That's an interesting perspective and makes a lot of sense. Thanks for taking the time to answer.

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[–] 3988584? 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Hello and cool! What is your weirdest stories? Hell, what's your typical day like?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 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.

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[–] 3989111? 0 points 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.

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[–] powerxola 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Are you responsible for putting down aminals?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 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.

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[–] 84626433832795028841 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Do you go investigating cases of animal abuse around town?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 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.

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[–] 3989048? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I recently read that if you play a B- on the tuba to a croc in a tub the croc will sing. Do you have any way to test this?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 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

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[–] 3989034? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Ever take it up the butt?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

yes

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[–] 3989028? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Ever try basted eggs?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

no

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[–] TheDude2 ago 

Which animal is best for "relations"?

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[–] MidnightVixen [S] ago 

could you define 'relations'?

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