For removal of human ears, see Cropping (punishment). A Guatemalan Dogo with cropped ears. Cropping is the removal of part or all of the pinnae or auricles, the external visible flap of the ear, of an animal; it sometimes involves taping to make the ears pointy. Most commonly performed on dogs, it is an ancient practice that was once done for perceived health, practical or cosmetic reasons.
Starting salary for a GS-9 employee is $42,399.00 per year at Step 1, with a maximum possible base pay of $55,116.00 per year at Step 10.he hourly base pay of a Step 1 GS-9 employee is $20.32 per hour 1. Generally, employees will start as a GS-9 Step 1 and advance one step at a time as they gain more experience on the position.
The 2010 salary range is a decrease of 2.4% under this jobâs 2009 salary range, which was $88,750 â $126,500. â¢ The 2009 salary range is an increase of 3.1% over this jobâs 2008 salary range, which was $86,750 â $122,000. Also see: List of 2010 IT salary levels.