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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A white lion and white tiger had the cutest (and rarest) babies ever!
Large albino cats are extremely rare, with around 300 white lions and 1,200 white tigers estimated to exist. Ligers, the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger, are also extremely rare and almost never happened outside of captivity. Ligers usually have a blend of subtle spots and stripes, with males having short manes.
Maple the acoustic guitar-loving dog teaches you how to chill
If you’re looking for some relaxation inspiration, you have to check out the musical duo of Maple and her human nicknamed Trench @acoustictrench. Maple is a border collie/golden retriever/sheltie mix that Trench adopted from a rescue when she was a puppy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AcousticTrench (@acoustictrench) View this post on Instagram A post shared by AcousticTrench (@acoustictrench) Known as @acoustictrench on Instagram, he’s known for covering popular tunes of playing his own tracks.
Owl remembers man who saved her life, gives him a big hug
Gigi, a great horned owl, was close to death when she was brought to the Wild at Heart Rescue in Mississippi. The staff thought she must have been hit by a car and suffered head trauma. This led to her losing half her weight, getting parasites and a type of owl pneumonia.
Tom Hardy writes heartfelt tribute to his dog Woody who just passed away
Tom Hardy is a legendary dog lover. This love started at 15 years old with his dog Max, who he refused to go to drama class without him. He’s been rescuing strays, fostering them and helping them find homes ever since.
Kitty (Otitis) who lost his ears finds new home and thousands of Instagram followers
Suffering from a painful ear condition, life was getting tough for this 10-year-old cat. But thanks to a rescue center and a kind new mom, he’s inspiring others to adopt older and special needs animals. His previous humans didn’t get him treatment for his condition and then weren’t able to afford surgery.
Puppy too friendly for police dog job, hired as government good boy instead
Gavel, a German Shepherd from Queensland, Australia, came from a proud pedigree of police puppers and was destined to also join the force. To become a furry officer of the law, you need discipline, bravery and when the situation calls for it, you need to be tough on criminals. In Gavel’s case, the police trainers found he was just too friendly to be taking down bad guys.
George and Amal Clooney Give $10,000 to Help Rescue Dogs
George and Amal Clooney have just welcomed twins into their home with Ella and Alexander. They already have several rescued fur babies at home, with two cocker spaniels and one basset hound. Last month, Camp Cocker Rescue announced they rescued nine cocker spaniels and needed help, which was where the Clooney’s adopted their spaniels.
Gunther IV the richest animal in the world
Gunther IV leads a lavish lifestyle paid for by his staggering fortune of $400 million. He takes limousines in between his many Italian properties, attends auctions where he acquires rare items (anyone fancy a $1.1 million rare white truffle?), and dines on steak and caviar. He’s a German Shepherd born into royalty as the last heir to German countess and multi-millionaire Karlotta Liebenstein, with Maurizio Mian his official caretaker.
Tropical Pupper Paradise – Costa Rica Farm Sanctuary Home For Over 900 Strays
In the lush countryside of Costa Rica, there’s a dog paradise called Territorio de Zaguates (Land of the Strays). Found on acres of private farmland, it’s a free-range, outdoor, no-kill shelter for nearly 1,000 rescued dogs. They get to spend their days playing on the grassy hills, running through the forest and jumping in ponds.
Can haz art? Check Out Hunter The Painting Shiba Inu @shiba.art.online
This is Hunter @shiba.art.online, a black and tan shiba inu with a passion for painting. While we’ve nicknamed him Vincent van Doge, judging by his abstract expressionist style, he’s more of a Jackson Pollock with extra hair. Credit: @shiba.art.online IG Credit: @shiba.art.online IG Credit: @shiba.art.online IG Living in Alberta, Canada, his humans Kenny and Denise make sure Hunter always gets exercise, either physically or creatively.