Should I get a job there?

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Where I live, there is a HUGE auto wrecking yard that covers many acres of land and has been in business for more than 100 years, believe it or not. When you go into their main building, you see probably at least 20 cats! Since I'm mechanically inclined, I was thinking about trying to get a job there and doing double duty caring for the cats. I'm crazy about cats, and the more there are, the more I love it! Should I try for it?
 
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If you are going to be able to TNR them yes if you are just going to feed them it will lead to issues.  Even TNR may lead to issues if you can not convince them the benefits of 20 vs them free breeding.  They also may see trap and have the shelter euthanize as a fine option and not want to get into anything new.  If you have no job now go for it if you have a job and are happy I would stay there unless you can go into this PT
 
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betsygee said:
 
Would you like the work better than where you work now?  
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I absolutely HATE my job where I work now. I work at a casino where a lot of the people are arrogant and indifferent, the job pays cheap wages for cleaning up after piggish people, and no benefits with the new contracted company that has taken over the cleaning duties. I also don't like the hours I'm stuck with. I've wanted to get out of there for a long time. Giving up that job isn't giving up much. I also like cars and junk yards.
 
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catsallaround said:
 
If you are going to be able to TNR them yes if you are just going to feed them it will lead to issues.  Even TNR may lead to issues if you can not convince them the benefits of 20 vs them free breeding.  They also may see trap and have the shelter euthanize as a fine option and not want to get into anything new.  If you have no job now go for it if you have a job and are happy I would stay there unless you can go into this PT
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Sorry, I'm not familiar with the abbreviation TNR  Like I said, I hate my job where I am now, and I plan to pull out.
 
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TNR means 'Trap, Neuter, Release' and is the expression used for managing a feral colony of cats. Usually you need to get the help of a local shelter or humane association who will help with the loan of traps and who probably have an arrangement with a local vet to do cheap neuters. It takes a lot of time and dedication to look after a colony and can lead to heartbreak. Not everyone agrees with it - some people prefer to 'let Nature be' and just leave the cat to freely breed, with all the fighting, over-population and starvation that occurs. But it can be wonderfully fulfilling. I would think about it carefully and if you go for the job, ask about it at the interview, as there can be nothing worse for a catlover than watching a colony and being unable to do anything about it if the company won't let you. But they might welcome it and be prepared to give you the money to feed them and manage them properly. Good luck
 
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JennyR said:
TNR means 'Trap, Neuter, Release' and is the expression used for managing a feral colony of cats. Usually you need to get the help of a local shelter or humane association who will help with the loan of traps and who probably have an arrangement with a local vet to do cheap neuters. It takes a lot of time and dedication to look after a colony and can lead to heartbreak. Not everyone agrees with it - some people prefer to 'let Nature be' and just leave the cat to freely breed, with all the fighting, over-population and starvation that occurs. But it can be wonderfully fulfilling. I would think about it carefully and if you go for the job, ask about it at the interview, as there can be nothing worse for a catlover than watching a colony and being unable to do anything about it if the company won't let you. But they might welcome it and be prepared to give you the money to feed them and manage them properly. Good luck
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Thanks for the advice. When I last visited the place, I remember their cats looking in good health, well fed and quite content and friendly. I can understand the possible pitfalls of an industry of that nature not understanding the needs of cats, but I could tactfully bring it to their attention and see if the cat care might be included as tax deductable. 
 
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Come to think of it, the animal shelter where I live will allow to have the spay/neuter fee reimbursed from the adopter's bill after the operation.
 
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