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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The Story of Mike, The Bartending Dog
Mike, a sheep dog-terrier mix, whose bartending skills made him a legend that’s still remembered after 80 years! He worked at the tavern at the Bowser Hotel on Vancouver Island in the late 1930s/early 1940s. (Via Vancouver Archives) And what we want to make clear is Mike was a LEGIT bartender, not just some dog who hung out at the bar getting free treats and pets. On command, Mike would deliver a bottle of beer to a table and place it upright.
The Inspiring Story of Peabody – The World’s Smallest Miniature Horse
Born on May 7, 2021, and growing to only 16.5 inches tall and 19 pounds, Peabody was the world’s smallest horse. He had a rough start to life, born with dwarfism, misshapen legs and jaw, along with being completely deaf. He was so short he wasn’t able to reach up to drink milk from his mother.
Rescue dog survives 45 days on the run despite attempts to catch him, earns nickname “Einstein”
Marco, aka Einstein, is a rescue dog who had a rough start to life in China, before being brought to Canada for a new life. His past is unknown, but what we do know is he’s clearly an outdoor enthusiast and survival expert! He arrived in Squamish, a beautiful mountain town close to Whislter, Canada’s top ski destination and one of the world’s best.
Doggo Dripping: K-9 Officer rocking $65K in confiscated jewelry from drug bust
Tonya, a K-9 Police Officer and very good girl, got her new profile pic thanks to her hard work for the Gretna Police Department in Louisiana. As an essential member of their Major Crimes Task Force, she helped seize 100 pounds of illegal cannabis and other drugs. To celebrate Tony’s good job, they iced her out with a $50,000 diamond Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch and a $15,000 Cuban links pendant necklace.
This Lion has a Mullet.
Hang Hang, a white lion and resident of Guangzhou Zoo in China, recently debuted a new look which has gone viral and divided the internet. The Tiger King-inspired look has people accusing the zoo of cutting the lion’s hair with others just praising his new 80s vibe. Who wore it better?
Think you love dogs? This man spent $16K to become one
Toco-san is a human that clearly thinks dogs are the best, which we fully agree with. And since us humans can’t beat them at being the best, Toko-san decided to join them and fulfill a life-long dream. He did this by spending 2 million Yen (about $16,000 USD) and 40 days to have an ultra-realistic collie costume made especially for him.
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart to host and coach the Puppy Bowl
This inseparable duo is most famous for their shared love of food and dried herbs, but they’re also well-known for their love of football and animals. Snoop Dogg has a dog pack of over ten dogs and a few cats. His most famous pet is Julez, his blue French bulldog, who has almost 60,000 Instagram followers.
A tribute to Betty White – Legendary animal welfare advocate
On December 31, 2021, Betty White passed away, just two weeks before her 100th birthday. She was legendary for many reasons, but we’d like to showcase her love for animals. She even continued to help animals after her passing, thanks to the #BettyWhiteChallenge, which asked people to donate $5 to their local animal shelter in honor of her 100th birthday on January 17, 2022.
You can finally visit Paris Hilton’s doggy mansion in the metaverse
It’s now possible to experience Paris Hilton’s life virtually, via Roblox. Dubbed Paris World, this virtual island lets you visit digital versions of her Beverly Hills estate and even her doggy mansion and zoo. You can stroll a boardwalk inspired by her neon carnival wedding she recently celebrated with her new husband Carter Reum., which took place on the real-world Santa Monica Pier in California. “For me, the metaverse is somewhere that you can do everything you can do in real life in the digital world,” said Hilton, “Not everybody gets to experience that, so that’s what we’ve been working together on over the past year — giving them all my inspirations of what I want in that world.” You can explore Paris World via a luxury sports car or Sunray yacht.
Mr. Goxx, famed crypto investor and hamster, has passed away
Mr. Goxx, also known as Max, is a hamster that quickly rose to fame in the summer of 2021 thanks to his cryptocurrency trading skills. He made headlines in September for his crypto portfolio gaining 24% in one day, which outperformed Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway and the S&P 500.