Working cat
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A working cat, also known as a mouser, is a type of domestic cat that "works" for its keep by hunting vermin, such as rodents. They are commonly employed where pest control is needed, such as farms, f
A farm cat with its prey in 1916
Ship's cat
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The ship's cat has been a common feature on many trading, exploration, and naval ships dating to ancient times. Cats have been brought on ships for many reasons, most importantly to control rodents. V
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Captain AJ Hailey with his cat on RMS Empress of Canada, 1920s
Ship's cat on HMAS Encounter during World War I
Winston Churchill pets Blackie, the ship's cat of HMS Prince of Wales, from boarding USS McDougal during a 1941 ceremonial visit
Convoy asleep in a hammock aboard HMS Hermione