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
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.
Marnie the Shih Tzu from rags to riches finds Internet fame now hangs with A-list celebrities
Marnie the Shih Tzu went from rags to riches after Shirley Braha adopted the senior from a shelter. Originally a Connecticut street dog, Marnie was in pretty rough shape. She had decaying teeth, an odor that would put New York alleyways to shame and was deaf and blind.
Crusoe the Wiener skyrockets to fame from Dog Blog in Crusoe’s voice
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund skyrocketed to Internet fame after his owners, Ryan Beauchesne and Lauren Dionne, created a wildly popular Dog Blog written in Crusoe’s voice. Named after Robinson Crusoe, he’s got an affinity for the unknown, chasing down squirrels through uncharted territories and going on nationwide book tours. Credit: @crusoe_dachshund IG The Dog Blog keeps fans up to date on Crusoe’s ridiculously cute adventures, while also providing an online shop for swag.
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.
Leanne Lauricella: From Successful New York City Event Planner to Creating Goats of Anarchy
Sometimes following your dreams leads you to a goat farm in New Jersey. For Leanne Lauricella leaving a successful career as a New York City event planner to become a goat farmer was the key to a fulfilled life. She traded in stilettos for gumboots and is happier than she’s ever been.
Top 5 Pitbull Rescues from the K9 Unit
Pitties have a bad rap, it’s no secret. Despite the misguided notion that they’re a dangerous breed the States has seen a recent surge in training and hiring pit bulls and other mixed-breed mutts from shelters for K9 Units, resulting in a diverse staff of motivated rescues. Credit: @aspca IG In recent years, pit bulls have been abused as fighting dogs and stereotyped as aggressive animals.
The inspirational story of Deputy Shakes: From disabled rescue to celebrity cop
Shakes the dog’s story started off rough. He was born a stray, completely deaf and with a brain disorder that limits his ability to walk. Six years later, he’s inspired his community and been made an honorary K-9 officer.
Snoopybabe, over 500k Followers and He Looks like Puss and Boots
What’s bigger than dumplings and has basically taken over the internet in China?! Meet Snoopybabe, the pie-faced eighth wonder of the world. Snoopybabe is an exotic shorthair cat living with his mom, Miss Ning in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China.
Skip human bridesmaids and groomsmen, pick wedding llamas instead!
So you’re planning your wedding and now you have the tricky task of choosing your bridesmaids or groomsmen. Yeah, you could go the traditional route and pick from your best human friends. Or you could jump on 2017’s trendiest wedding trend and choose llamas or alpacas instead!
Doug the Pug, Lover of Pizza, Donuts, and Internet Fame with over 5 million Followers
Pugs love food – it’s a fact. But no one, canine and human alike, love it as much as Doug the Pug. Doug is a donut-chasing full-time pizza fanatic and the internet loves it.