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xkcd #3309: Dogcatcher

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People out here catching strays out here catching strays

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[-] StabbingSky@lemmy.zip 13 points 2 days ago

It's probably one of the most depressing jobs one can have. I guess unless you're a sociopath.

[-] rockerface@lemmy.cafe 14 points 2 days ago

Depends on what actually happens to caught animals. Neuter and release is probably the most humane option.

[-] StabbingSky@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago

They have to deal with animal abuse cases too.

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

But they get to rescue them and stop the abuse

[-] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

You get to leave the world better than when you started though.

You’re right that there aren’t nearly enough laws and systems to protect animal welfare though.

[-] teslekova@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

Nah, vets are the ones who have to put them down.

[-] StabbingSky@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

That's not all animal control does

this post was submitted on 09 Oct 2026
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