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
Baby Chimp Born on National Chimp Day Named After Iconic Scientist
A baby chimp born at the Detroit Zoo is named after the scientist Jane Goodall. The chimp was born on World Chimpanzee Day. Her namesake Jane Goodall was an English primatologist from 1960 who studied the social interactions of wild chimpanzees.
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.
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.
Lola the golden retriever joins fire department to help with mental health
This good girl has joined the Vancouver Fire Department but not to put out fires. Lola, a 2.5-year-old golden retriever, will work as a trauma dog to help firefighters with their mental health. Credit: @vanfirerescue IG Lola was a rescue from Idaho, where she was trained by the Citadel Canine Society, which trains brave dogs to help humans that work as first responders or the military who suffer from stress and PTSD.
Harry Styles, Two Chickens, & Several Dogs Pose for Gucci in This Fish & Chips Shop
The Harry Styles Gucci campaign took an odd – but adorable – turn when the shoot included two live chickens and several fluffy dogs. Oh, and it was shot in a local London fish n’ chips shop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @gucci Credit: @gucci IG Credit: @gucci IG Credit: @gucci IG Credit: @gucci IG The shoot’s for the new autumn/winter 2018-19 tailoring campaign.
Hero police dog stabbed, saved by another hero police dog with blood donation
Kosmo, a brave police doggo in New Zealand, has a new lease on life after a near-fatal stabbing. After responding to a family harm incident, Kosmo was sent to track down the suspect, who stabbed him in the neck, just missing his main artery. Police Dog Kosmo It happened before his police human, Constable Regan Turner, was able to see what happened, taking 20-25 minutes to find his furry partner.
Allergic to dogs and can’t wait for the robot apocalypse? Boston Dynamics has Robot dogs
Boston Dynamics, the famous robot manufacturer formerly owned by Google, is finally starting to sell robots to the public. And they’re starting with the robot doggo the SpotMini! The SpotMini made headlines earlier this year when Amazon founder Jeff Bezos adopted one.
Dog Stolen By Amazon Delivery Driver, Desperate Owner Contacts Jeff Bezos for Safe Return
This was an Amazon return delivery that made one customer happier than usual. Richard Guttfield’s world fell apart when an Amazon delivery driver broke into his house and stole his miniature schnauzer puppy, Wilma. Guttfield was working in a converted barn beside his home in Marsworth, England when he had a package delivered.
Worlds First Drone Was Actually A Pigeon
Little known fact: there was a world before the internet. Which also means there was a world before drones, terrifyingly bad reality TV, and frayed iPhone chargers. In this world, some of the first aerial photography was taken using pigeons.
Amazon HQ’s Dog Friend Office has 6,000 dogs and they have the best office perks
Office dogs have always been part of Amazon’s work culture. It started with a married couple that were original Amazon employees, who would bring in their Welsh corgi named Rufus. He was loved by the staff and felt Rufus improved their time in the office.