There’s a new celebrity in town, and this one has four legs and fur (or not). Pets have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past few years, to the point where they are now bona fide celebrities. Just take a look at some of these furry or feathered stars and you’ll see what we mean.
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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.
Ethel the Glamour Tort Knows How To Dresses For the Right Occasion
There’s something tranquil about watching a well dressed tortoise slowly crawl over to some leaves for a snack. Known as Ethel the Glamour Tort(oise), the popular hard shelled hipster has been making a big impression in the fashion community with her matching shirts and slacks. Credit: @etheltheglamourtort IG Kasey Kuchinski and Daniel Rodriguez adopted Ethel in 2016.
“That Little Puff” Chef Cats Making Everything from Marshmallow Waffles to Peking Duck
Have you seen the fluff balls on “That Little Puff”? These cats can cook. The popular channel features seven Ragdoll cats that got together to share cooking recipes.
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.
Chloe The Serval – A 30-pound African Cat The Internet is Obsessed With
The Internet is obsessed with this cat, and she’s not your average cat. You may have already seen the odd video of Chloe Jade pop up on TikTok @ChloetheServal, Instagram, YouTube, or any one of the popular social media networks. That shouldn’t be surprising given that the popular African kitty has over two million collective followers and her parents, Matt Corbeil and Shannon DePender, post new content every day.
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.
Tucker Budzyn The Golden Retriever – Awards, an IMDB Profile, an App, and More
Many will know of the famous Tucker Budzyn. He is a Michigan based Golden Retriever with 20 million collective subscribers across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. His hilarious and wholesome antics from taste testing foods to raising a family have left a trail Tucker obsessed fans from around the world.
MacGyver the Lizard a Red Tegu Lizard That Thinks He’s a Dog
Dubbed “a good ambassador of the giant lizard world”, MacGyver the Lizard acts like a dog, cuddles up like a dog, asks for pets like a dog, and craves snacks like a dog. The hunky red lizard sits at around 20lbs, and he shares his adventures through his Instagram @macgyverlizard, Facebook and YouTube channels for over 200,000 fans. MacGyver the Lizard was hatched at Ty Park’s lizard farm in Punta Gorda, Florida on July 4, 2012 and he has been an Internet sensation since the age of three.
whataboutbunny – A Talking Dog, No Seriously, It’s a Talking Dog That Uses Buttons
The average canine is capable of learnings around 165 words, and some breeds like Border Collies, Poodles, and German Shepherds can learn closer to 250 words with special training. We are talking about understanding those words, or commands, then possibly reacting to them. This leads to the next question, how many words can a dog learn to speak? – Or press in Bunny’s case.
Hamlet the Piggy a Therapy Micro Pig That Thinks She’s a Dog
It’s 2022 and we’ve seen all kinds of therapy pets from emotional support peacocks to the more common therapy dog. For most people, a traditional “therapy dog” is more than enough, but what if you’re allergic to dogs? That’s the situation that Melanie Gomez found herself in when searching for a pet to support her with her epilepsy.