New Job Details...

I got a new job!! YAY!! It's just what I was looking for too! I know I promised details sooner, but I learned the hard way that when you have had the luxury of sleeping in for 6 months straight, waking up in the (GASP!) 5's or 6's to then work 10 hours, you are FLAT OUT exhausted when you get home!! I have been to bed before 10 since Sunday night, and I had to force myself to stay awake that long so that I could be social to MY Kahlua and Two Two and you know spend some time with my sweet husband! That being said, here are the details from my first week of work at Charleston Animal Society.

I work in intakes in the shelter. This means I process all animals brought into the shelter whether it's a stray or owner surrender. This is a pretty neat place to be. We take in lost animals and do our best to locate their owners. One thing I have learned is the importance of microchipping your pets. Whether it's an indoor only animal or indoor/outdoor. You NEVER know when your animal can get out, and it's a great way to find your lost pet. If your pet is taken to a Vet, Shelter, Animal Medical facility, or even picked up by Animal Control, it WILL be scanned, and you will then be able to be contacted. Enough of that soapbox...

I also see stray animals brought in, I have seen ferrets found in the dumpster, kittens found in the recycling bin. It's sad, but we are here to help! It's amazing to be a part of that.

I am responsible for caring for the stray cats that are in our care. I clean cages in the morning, love on them throughout the day, and give them a little tuck-in at night. There are some sweetie pants kitties in there. I am in love with my little tabby cat that talks to you from the moment you walk in the room to the moment you leave. She is always purring, and frankly just wants to love. I know once she is old enough to be adopted, she will make someone a lucky Mom! I also have seen two stray cats grow from being scared when you reached in towards them, to being right at the door wanting to love on you and each other! Happiness in the form of tuxedo kittens.

I'm LOVING every day of it! I have been getting more familiar with the building. The back of house is a maze! I feel like I get lost every day.

I'm still finding my groove, but everyday I get more and more comfortable. It's also nice that my weeks are only 4 days long, so I still have time to run errands, make appts and I dunno, SLEEP IN!! Oh yeah, I also get to wear scrubs (YAY FOR MANY REASONS). It's like wearing pajamas to work!! It's also nice I don't have to go buy dress up clothes for an office job, AND I'm not getting poo on my own clothes!!

I'm really looking forward to my 2nd week at the shelter. This is the job I have been hoping for, thank goodness it came. I was applying everywhere... I didn't really want an office job, but I'd take it. I didn't really wanna wait tables, but I'd take it.. I just wanted a job that made me feel fulfilled at the end of the day, and I certainly got it.

Now, off to a weekend of reading. Just got in the new Sophie Kinsella book "Twenties Girl" and "The Wedding Girl" written by her given name of Madeline Wickham! I'm also planning on getting my house back together. Seriously, you'd think if I didn't have a job, I could have kept the house clean!! Not so much the case apparently!

Happy Day!

Lisa