Ship’s Cat
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Congratulations! You are now employed as Ship’s Cat on a Grimsby trawler.
Listen to the audio clip below to hear a fellow cat talking about your new job.
Average pay: Rats, mice and food scraps.
Average hours: 24 hours a day with lots of naps.
Main duties:
- Rid the ship of rats, mice, and cockroaches.
- Take charge of seagull watch, keeping them away from the catch.
- Warm bunks or act as a pillow if needed.
- Be stroked or disciplined depending on behaviour.
- Enjoy fresh Grimsby fish, but only if given as a reward for purrrrrfect behaviour.
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