Catsitting

 24-25.12.2021

Series: about 5h

The purpose of this activity is to take care of an acquaintance's cat during Christmas time. I was given a huge responsibility and I was excited. The action entailed feeding, spending time and cleaning after it's messes. Ethical considerations include taking precise care of the cat and making sure it's safe, while its' owners are out of town. Risk assessment include the unpredictable nature of animals, such as scratching or biting.

At first I was bit anxious, since I've never taken care of a cat before, as I'm not really a cat person. However, we got along fine well spent a great time while FaceTiming the owners. I learned about how animals behave and how to get along with them better. The activity was full of issues that had to be taken into consideration, including the previously mentioned ethical and safety issues. I did not survive without a scratch or a bite and I'm relatively sure that I will not be getting a cat in the future (even though the particular individual is pretty chill)...

 

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