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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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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.'
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