Pets have been working alongside their humans for centuries, but recently have they begun to make a name for themselves. From movies and guest appearances to full-fledged jobs, pets are becoming more and more successful every day. The days of leaving our pets at home are over.
Professional Pets
TobyKeith – The Oldest Living Dog in the World by Guinness World Records
TobyKeith has been officially titled the oldest living dog in the world according to the Guinness World Records. He is a small Chihuahua from Greenacres, Florida at the age of 21. Guinness World Records verified and confirmed TobyKeith’s title on March 16, when the dog was 21 years and 66 days old.
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.
Dog Enjoys Entire Air India Business Class Cabin For Private Flight
A dog ended up on a luxury flight on Air India after her owner booked an entire business class cabin for her dog from Mumbai to Chennai on Sept 15. A woman from Mumbai boarded the flight from Mumbai to Chennai with her pet named “Bela” and her servant. She reportedly spent around ₹2.5 lakh (Approximately $28,000 USD for all 12 seats) on the trip.
Mars Petcare and Hilton Hotels Team for New Pet-Friendly Hotels
All Hilton, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites, will be pet friend by January 1, 2022 as part of a partnership between Mars Petcare and Hilton Hotels. Thinking about traveling with your pet? Well check out these hotels first.
Cesar Millan advises pet owners not to get emotional when looking for a dog
The Covid-19 pandemic caused people to be stuck at home and it has lead to the great pet adoption of 2020-2021. If you’ve been looking for a new companion, chances are you have been asked to pay high prices or join long wait lists. Unfortunately, this has also lead to many pet friends getting abandoned.
French Bulldog The Mayor of Kentucky Town
If you missed the news in 2020, the tiny town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, decided they had enough of human’s leading the pack. In a close race with Pitbull incumbent Brynneth Pawltro, French Bulldog Wilbur became the town’s new mayor on November 3, 2020. Wilbur’s won by a narrow margin but his campaign slogan gave him the advantage, “Give me liberty or give me… Milk-Bones”.
Beer Delivery By Brew Dogs by Six Harbors Brewing Company
For the past year and more we have been in a combination of mandatory stay-at-home orders, shutdowns, and re-openings. Times have been challenging without the concept of normal and fears of a “new normal” coming. However, some positive news has come out of all this – One Long Island brewery turned to its fuzzy friends to help provide some happy news.
Dealership Hires Stray Dog as Employee of the Month
In Brazil, a stray dog has become a regular visitor at this car dealership and it didn’t take long for the staff to fall in love. A Prime Hyundai manager, Emerson Mariano, decided to leave food out for a stray that and decided to adopt the pooch. Mariano named the dog Tucson, after Hyundai’s popular SUV model, and even hired him as a “Pawfessional” Consultant.
Pizza Restaurant Spread the News of Adoptable Dogs on Their Boxes
A shelters biggest challenge is getting the news out about their adorable pets. With a little help from the community, shelters manage to connect new parents with new furry friends. It can be a slow process getting the word out.
America’s Got Talent Pam and Casper the Singing Chihuahua
“America’s Got Talent” introduced a cuddly new addition to its alumni recently – Casper the Chihuahua, and his owner Pam. This isn’t any ordinary singing act! From work office talent shows, to the center stage, Casper wow’d the judges of the popular show.