Nepalese Stray Dog Lands Cushy Job
In some parts of Asia, some jobs are going to the dogs! Nepal’s Red Cross Society was so touched by the watchdog capabilities of a stray dog that they have allocated a job title for the pooch. This comes complete with a monthly salary as well as overtime payment.
The group claim that the homeless black mongrel had simply popped up near the office one day and took it upon itself to watch over the premises.
Thus, it barked and warned the folks every time a stranger w…
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Nepalese Stray Dog Lands Cushy Job
In some parts of Asia, some jobs are going to the dogs! Nepal’s Red Cross Society was so touched by the watchdog capabilities of a stray dog that they have allocated …
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