Simon Gerard is the head writer and treats dealer at Celebrity Pets, where he's been researching and writing about the pampered pets of celebrities, pet influencers, and other pet-related topics since 2016. He also loves deep dives into notable pets throughout history, praising hard-working professional pets, and regaling in heart-warming rescue stories.
Instead of interviewing pet parents and managers, Simon is most passionate about interviewing famous fur babies and pet influencers directly, giving them a much-deserved platform for their voice and letting fans get to know the real pet behind their celebrity persona.
And what inspires him to write? That would be his muse and fur son Higgins, an incredibly charming and well-dressed Corgipoo.
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World’s richest dog, Gunther VI, selling Madonna’s former Miami mansion for $32 million
His grandfather, Gunther IV, bought the mansion from Madonna in 2000 for $7.5 million.
Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos now legally considered people, face execution
Yes, you read that right. And no, Pablo Escobar’s hippos are not facing a possible death sentence for drug trafficking and organized crime. Back in the 1980s, notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar created a personal exotic zoo on his Colombian estate.
Conor McGregor heartbroken over the loss of his dog Hugo
MMA superstar Conor McGregor shared sad news this week, with the passing of his dog Hugo. Hugo brought lots of love and support to McGregor over ten crazy years, which in that time saw him join the UFC and rise to one of the most successful and famous fighters of all time. McGregor paid tribute to the late Hugo on his Instagram.
Are you having a No Bones or Bones Day? This senior pug will let you know
“Good morning everyone, and welcome back to yet another round of ‘No Bones,’ the game where we find out if my 13-year-old pug woke up with bones, as a result, we find out what kind of day we’re going to have.” says Jonathan Graziano as his daily introduction of Noodle, his 13-year-old pug. And close to 2 million followers on TikTok (@jongraz) wait to find out each morning as of Oct 18, which is a massive just from his already large following of around 500k just four days ago! You can also join his 50k followers on Instagram @showmenoodz. @jongraz hope you all have the best Monday! 🔮🦴 #nobones #bonesday #pug #noodletok #monday ♬ original sound – Jonathan So a “Bones Day” is for getting out and seizing the day and “No Bones” means you can just take it easy.
Chihuahua hides in cowboy boot, attempts flight to Vegas
Everyone hates extra airlines fees. It’s the worst when you’re luggage is a bit overweight so you have to scramble to transfer items into your carry-on to avoid getting dinged. When Kristi and Jared Owens were in that situation when catching a Southwest flight to Vegas, they found a little five-pound surprise.
Good Boys Only: Vancouver Police Department Releases K9 Unit Calendar
The Vancouver Police Department has released their annual calendar, which features only the furry heroes on their force. This tradition was started in 2004 by a Vancouver police sergeant who lost his wife to breast cancer. The #VPDK9 2019 Calendar is also available at:Tisol – Main St, Arbutus, & Grandview HwyVancouver Police Museum2120 Cambie & 3585 Graveley StWest Coast Veterinary DentalChildren’s Hospital Fdn OfficeBC Cancer Fdn @ W.8th/Heather StAll VPD Community Police Stns#thankyou pic.twitter.com/CYT6EPTzo0— VPD Canine Unit (@VPDCanine) October 23, 2018 With proceeds of sales going to support the BC Cancer Foundation and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, they have raised over $200,000 since.
World Cup 2018: England soccer fans harass police dog for being German
World Cup fever is going strong, especially for countries that advanced though. Unfortunately, there are always some terrible human fans that ruin the fun. Some are specifically located in Dorset, England.
Protected killdeer bird nest holds up major music festival
A killdeer bird, known for its distinctive “kill deer” cry, is holding up a major music festival in Canada. While not endangered, the killdeer is a protected species, with a new mother killdeer and her nest discovered directly where the main stage will go for Bluesfest in Ottawa, one of Canada’s biggest music festivals. Unlike what we expect of most birds, Killdeer spend a lot of their time on the ground, where they also build their nests, instead of in trees.
Meet the winner of the 2018 Ugliest Dog Contest
Now in its 30th year of celebrating the unique beauty of some strange-looking dogs from across the country, the 2018 Ugliest Dog Contest has declared a winner. The champ is Zsa Zsa, a rescued English bulldog hailing from Anoka, Minnesota. This 9-year-old stands out with an extra-long, Looney Tunes-style tongue.
Man rescues a kitten, discovers it’s a baby bobcat
A kind man in Minnesota heard a kitten crying one night and investigated, finding her alone in a parking lot. After taking her home, he started to notice a few things that made her different from the average kitty: She had really big paws for her size and a strange meow… He suspected she might not be a regular domestic cat and turned her into the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.