A sanctuary for cats set on the Greek island of Syros has been overwhelmed with applications after advertising the ultimate cat-lovers’ dream job.
The non-profit sanctuary, named God’s Little People Cat Rescue (GLPCR), is a no-kill, no-cage organization that is currently home to 55 cats. It is run by Joan Powell, who recently created a Facebook post looking for someone to come and live at the sanctuary and take over daily management and care of these lucky felines.
The Facebook post called for “a mature and genuinely passionate cat lover who knows how to handle many cats and would love their company,” and stated that applicants would be required to work for around four hours a day while living in a sweet little house with rent and all utilities covered.
The location alone is idyllic – set on a hillside overlooking the Aegean Sea – not to mention the dozens of beautiful cats. Though as the ad states, the animals will require lots of TLC and some natural-born cat-whispering skills.
Ms. Powell wrote in a follow-up Facebook post that she has been inundated with thousands of applications and messages after the job advertisement went viral; it’s been featured on CNN, Time, Fox News, and many more media outlets around the world.
“I am literally drowning in messages… I urge you please to only apply if your heart is devoted to cat rescue and care,” she pleaded.
GLPCR not only cares for the dozens of cats living on the property, they also feed a colony of stray cats on the island every day and manage TNR (trap, neuter, return) programs, as well as adopting out cats where possible. Any cats that are unadoptable – for health or behavioral reasons – have a lifelong home in this beautiful spot.
Because GLPCR is run entirely on private donations, the publicity has been priceless for the organization – they’ve received countless monetary gifts and garnered many new fans.
With thousands of cat-lovers around the world vying for this position, there will be one very lucky, special person heading to the island of Syros later this year to keep saving lives and making the world a better place.
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I would love to work whit all the beautiful cats <3 Cats are my favourite animals <3 Love them so much <3
Is this position still available. I am interested in applying.
Hope the most loving person get this position – A very nice non kill shelter for cats.
I would so love such a job.
Such a wonderful opportunity that would be life-changing.
WOW! — wonderful — great opportunity.
I am known as the cat lady from Preston. I believe I would be the right candidate for the job. I have had as many as nine cats at one time. I am very experienced with cats and their ways. I work as a TA at the moment but would love to be considered for the job.
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What a fantastic job. I would love it.
Cats are my favourite animals. As I don’t work now.I can’t think of anything better than to spend my time helping this cause to look after these precious cats
Best Person for this “job-honor ;)” is “ethical vegan”and “up” (breatharian etc)…sorry meateaters…but you are ethical may be only in your dreams ;D
Since a child I’ve been a person who loves animals. I’m from Bulgaria and saving stray cats and dogs, spending a lots of money on them.In my one bedroom flat I adopted 4 stray cats and feed other strays under my balcony. I donate some money to organisations looking after stray animals. I will say that the job you offer will brighten my life and make me very happy.
Really hope this continues. A great job. Well done and thanks.
I hope you find the right person for the job. God Bless You.
I would have jumped at the chance but you can’t take your own cats.
I would love this job more than anything, who wouldn’t.
The world needs a LOT more sanctuaries like this!! 🙂
WOW, what a great adventure it would be. I am also a cat lover I just got home from feeding 5 new cats and i would love the chance to get to know the babies.
God Bless this lady
Wish I could help these kitties out to far for me but I do hope they get help or a good loving home
Wish I could help these kitties to far for me but hope some body will help maybe even find them homes of there own
I applied. I pray i get it.
What a wonderful opportunity to help care for these precious little cats. I cannot think of a more delightful way to spend your day than loving these furry little creatures and letting them know they are safe.
wish i could travel , but i have 3 cats who might not to make the journey with me. I envy the winner. i understand caring for strays and ferals and have had up to 12 at a time. it is time consuming but at my age, don’t have much else to do. good fortune to the shelter and all your fur babies.