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People out here catching strays out here catching strays
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this post was submitted on 09 Oct 2026
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It's probably one of the most depressing jobs one can have. I guess unless you're a sociopath.
Depends on what actually happens to caught animals. Neuter and release is probably the most humane option.
They have to deal with animal abuse cases too.
But they get to rescue them and stop the abuse
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.
I feel like I'm missing something.
Catching strays can refer to stray dogs- the job of the dogcatcher, or stray bullets- that is to say they were caught up in something unrelated to them.
Hmm, I've never heard that usage before, thanks for teaching me something new!
I think “catching strays” actually predates bullets and refers to getting accidentally punched or kicked when people nearby to you start fighting and get messy.
Not worthless, just easiest to be elected to. If you can't be elected dogcatcher, you can't be elected to anything.