Being an animal shelter worker is not as easy and cheesy as it might look like. These people have to go through a lot during an ordinary day at work because they have to deal with so many things. But looks like these people are preferred for everything and anything because they truly handle things pretty well. If you have ever wondered how does their job look like, then you will be able to find out 10 unusual secrets from their work life. Are you guys ready? Each picture below will reveal a given secret regarding animal shelter workers…
1- Too many dogs get dumped right before Christmas. The excuses might be:
“My mum’s staying and she doesn’t like dogs,” is one excuse. “Her food is too expensive and I want to be able to buy presents” is another.”
2- Many times dogs get passed over because they are “ugly.” They are equally loving as the other dogs, but they are not “too cute.”
3- Many times people bring ex-residents over for a visit. “People sometimes think that we won’t remember them, but we almost always do! What’s even better is that they almost always remember us, particularly the dogs.”
4- The hardest part is when pets say goodbye.
“It should be the best part of our job, and sometimes it is, but you miss them when they leave. We often have a lot of say in who gets to rehome our charges though, and watching them go home with the “ideal” family really helps soften the blow.”
5- The best part of the job is when pets start trusting them.
“Watching dogs and cats transform from terrified things into happy, friendly, and loving pets thanks to our hard work is wonderful, and it’s what motivates us the most.”
6- Many people start getting emotional when they visit an animal shelter.
“They’re overcome by emotion when they see the cages and react to the fact the animals are behind bars. It’s OK though, they really are fine and well cared for.”
7- It’s hard resisting not taking animals home.
“Which means most of us have a heck of a lot of pets. Sometimes we kid ourselves by saying we’re going to “temporarily” foster a cat or dog we’re particularly fond of, and then end up permanently adopting them.”
8- Animals bite a lot, and especially cats.
“Cat bites and scratches are more likely to become infected, as cats’ sharp teeth penetrate very deeply, injecting bacteria into our skin. This is why we often have to roll them into a “purrito” to give them medication.”
9- “Our job might be hard, pooey, and sad at times, but we do it because we genuinely care about animals and we know that they need us. We’re always there for them, and the passion and love we have for our furry charges help keep us going.”
Source: Buzzfeed