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
Wu-Tang VS Woof-Tang: dog walker sued over copyright infringement
When a rapper sue’s a dog walker, is it a dawg-fight or a dog-fight? Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA (aka Robert Diggs) is taking legal action against a Brooklyn dog walking company called ‘Woof-Tang Clan’. The dog walking company infringed on the hip-hop group’s name and logo.
Dog flunks service training three times, finds job comforting those in need
Jake is a black lab mix who failed not once, not twice, but three times from service dog training. He doggedly pursued his dream of being a useful social servant and eventually landed a position that fit. Jake is now an emotional support pup at the Anderson County District Attorney General’s Office in Clinton.
Piglets at Aldor Acres Family Farms twerk-off and shake their bacon
A couple of piglets had a dance-off captured on film by a couple lucky farm visitors. Brent, Elsa and Sandy decided to visit the Aldor Acres Family Farms petting zoo when they got more of a show then they had bargained for. The trio witnessed what can only be described as a booty-shake-off between a couple of piglets.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners announced.
The year’s most stunning wildlife photography can be seen at the fifty-third Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. The photographs were selected by an international panel of judges for the 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Take a look at some of the world’s best wildlife photography below! “
Good boy Labrador failed guide dog school, hired as hotel concierge instead
Often your first job doesn’t work out, and sometimes you need to figure out what you really want to be when you grow up. Mr Walker recently did exactly that. Credit: @parkhyattmelbourne IG Mr Walker’s not your average hotel employee, he drools and poops outside but is a favourite with guests.
You’ve heard of police dogs, but what about police cats? Meet Snickers The Police Cat
New Zealand does things a little differently, from Flight of the Concords to their odd national bird, the Kiwi the entire island is delightfully odd. It’s no surprise that they have also started employing police cats on the force. Tia and Snickers are two NZ police felines @snickersthepolicecat.
Cottages not cages for rescue dogs Luvable Dog Rescue
At first glance, you might assume this Oregon rescue shelter is a summer camp for dogs. Luvable Dog Rescue houses the pups in charming cabins instead of unwelcoming cages. The pups get to enjoy a total of 55 acres of land in Eugene, Oregon which includes a forest, meadows, hiking trails, and a small country road.
Hero Dog Awards: Meet the Top 7 Finalists
You’ve heard the heartwarming heroic animal tales, from bomb-sniffing rats to doggo’s in goggles digging through collapsed buildings for earthquake survivors. But have you heard of the awards ceremony to honour these legendary pups? The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is an annual campaign which recognizes the dogs who start out ordinary and go on to do extraordinary things.
Interactive art has gone to the dogs (and cats!) at this live pet-only exhibition
Human’s have had a monopoly on the art world for too long, and one Singapore petfood company is taking a stand. Launched by Silversky and funded by Wellness Pet Food, PAW:sitive is an interactive art exhibition for pets, exclusively. The art exhibition will have 10 different interactive art and play areas, all created by local artists.
Earthquake devastates Mexico, four legged doggo heroes come to the rescue!
Entire cities were destroyed when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Mexico, coming just two weeks after a magnitude 8.1 quake affected southern Mexico. The 7.1 magnitude tremor comes 32 years to the day after Mexico was hit with one of the deadliest earthquakes in it’s history. The country has banded together in search and rescue missions; humans and dogs alike are digging through the rubble to unearth survivors.