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A Queen Mary 2 kennel master's hardest tasks

The expanded kennels on the newly remastered Queen Mary 2—complete with their lamppost from Liverpool and fire hydrant from New York—were a popular spot for visitors touring the ocean liner in New York on Wednesday.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

July 7, 2016

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Kennel masters Oliver and Andy were on hand in their distinctive red Cunard uniforms, as were several cuddly canines—including Wally the Welsh corgi (@WallyWelshCorgi) in his miniature Cunard bellman's cap.

'I love to take care of the pets,' Andy said of the job he's held for two years. His colleague Oliver has been a kennel master for four years.

What's the hardest part of the work?

'The first day. We need to memorize their names,' Andy said. 'And the last day [when the pets are disembarking]. We love them.'

 

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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