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
Move Over Bat Boys, Ripken the Bat Dog Fetches Baseball Bats Professionally
Not only is Ripken in his 2nd season as the Official Bat Dog for the Durham Bulls, he's also the Tee Retriever for NC State Football and the Spokesdog for Sit Means Sit Dog Training!
Remembering Ricochet: The Golden Retriever Who Changed Lives Through Surfing
Ricochet, the beloved golden retriever, who had become famous for her passion for surfing and her work as a therapy dog has died in Southern California. The 15-year-old canine was diagnosed with liver cancer last August and passed away on Friday. Ricochet, who was trained to be a service animal, found her true calling in 2009 when she surfed with quadriplegic surfer Patrick Ivison.
Pignic – Enjoy a Stroll and Picnic with Cute Kune Kune Pigs
Who better to enjoy a picnic with than a few snack experts like these cute furry Kune Kune pigs?
The Story of “Air Bud” and Buddy the Basketball-Playing Golden Retriever
Did you know Buddy, who starred in the 1997 film "Air Bud", had a professional career in basketball prior to becoming a Hollywood actor?
Pigs can’t Fly? Meet the Swine who Shattered the Stereotype Over 100 Years Ago
Despite all the haters trying to hold him down, this little piggy took to the skies and became a hero among hogs.
Dog Detective Harley, F.A.D.D., is Sniffing Out Peanuts and Educating on Allergies
This doggy detective keeps his human safe from their deadly peanut allergy while educating and encouraging empathy for people with food allergies.
Christian and Scooby the Basketball-Playing Chihuahua Prove You Don’t Have to be Tall to Ball
Scooby and his human Christian have been wowing crowds around America and the world with their basketball tricks and acrobatics!
No One Shreds Harder Than Nord Boss the French Bulldog
Meet Nord Boss, the popular skateboarding, snowboarding, mega cool rocker French Bulldog who is living his best life, one skate park at a time. When he’s not shredding on the slopes or grinding down rails, you can find him working in the studio with PRANA, an alternative rock band. Currently on tour with PRANA, he was recently stopped taking a break from a hard days work on the slopes with his mom Natasha Varlamova.
Dog Cafe Shuts Down, Owner Takes All 17 Huskies Home With Her
After her lease ended, this woman's dog cafe got shut down. So she took her whole furry staff home with her!
Proteo the Heroic Rescue Dog Passes Away after Saving Turkey Earthquake Victims
Veteran rescue dog Proteo helped save many lives on his final mission. Now his heroic story continues to inspire the rescue efforts still underway in Turkey and Syria.