Happy International Pet’s Day!
On National Pet Day we wanted to take a moment to share with you our beloved pets! Being probably the most important friends in our households it makes sense to feature them on this special day.
Donnie
Age: 14
Breed: Poodle + Silky Terrier Mix
Superpower: Super bark (loud enough to wake up the entire neighbourhood)
My human
: Isabel
If you had a human job, what would it be? I’d be a personal bodyguard for my human so I’d get to be by her side 24/7 and protect her from any bad guys who make her cry.
What is your hobby? I used to love running around the house! But now given that I’m old, I like to take naps, bark at the delivery guys who come around to deliver my human’s parcels, and sing terribly when no one is at home.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? The giant teddy bear that takes up half my human’s bed and constantly preventing me from getting any cuddles!
Felix
Age: 9 years old
Breed: Redpoint Siamese
Superpower: Provider of soothing purring pleasures if you’d like to calm your nerves, especially after a long day!
My Human: Caron
If you had a human job, what would it be? Yoga Teacher! I am super flexible and patient with my human beings.
What is your hobby? Making holes everywhere! I think I have made at least 99 holes in many things; my toys, my mom’s shawl, dad’s socks, their leather sofa, computer chairs and cushions!
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? That seat at the dining table every single time, in front of all that glorious food! My mom talks a lot about some Michelin guide and World’s 50 best list, so I’d like to get her seat at these places, please.
Brandy
Age: 4
Breed: Border Collie
Pet’s Superpower: A velvety soft, magical glistening coat. The ultimate stress reliever. Just one stroke and your worries will simply melt away.
Human: Vanessa
If you had a human job, what would it be? A Ball Kid at professional tennis matches because I can’t imagine ever getting tired of chasing tennis balls.
What is your hobby? Looking for my toys around the house. I know all my toys by name – blue lock, fuzzy bunny, bone, rope, squeaky, cat paw etc.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? I would trade places with my border collie sister, I heard she travels in a private jet to Europe. I haven’t even travelled by car across the Causeway!
Charlie
Age: 17 years and 10 months
Breed: Shih Tzu
Pet’s Superpower: Immortality
Human: Erin
If you had a human job, what would it be? Supervisor. I walk around the house ensuring that everyone is working at optimal levels of productivity.
What is your hobby? Eating snacks and snuffle matting.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? My younger self, so I could spend one more day chasing squirrels and jumping up into my favourite chair.
Cyrene
Age: 2
Breed: Calico Cat
Superpower: Can detect and consume bread within 60 seconds of the groceries arriving at home.
My human: Alexander
If you had a human job, what would it be? Mountain Climber.
What is your hobby? Playing fetch.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? The pillows so I can lie on the human bed all day!
Elly
Age: 5 Months
Breed: Cavapoo
Superpower: Being a vacuum cleaner
My human: Jean
If you had a human job, what would it be? A competitive eater as I always leave my pawrents in awe with my eating speed! I can finish my own food within seconds, and I love to have a quick taste of my brother’s and sister’s food. By the time my mum can get hold of me, I would have already finished half of their food! I would love to show you my amazing eating abilities!
What is your hobby? My hobby is to be the center of attention! I enjoy disturbing my siblings and making them angry.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? I would love to trade places with my mom so I can get to enjoy all the tasty food at home!
Patek
Age: 6 years old this year
Breed: Ragdoll mix
Pet’s Superpower: Squeezing into cardboard boxes that are too small for him
Human: Claire
If you had a human job, what would it be? Investigator / Spy.
What is your hobby? Tearing apart cardboard and paper bags, bird watching, snuggling with my humans.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? I think I would be a great spy, or a food taster!
Schnitzel
Age: 2.5 years
Breed: Maltipoo
Pet’s Superpower: Find dust in any given corner of any house (even after the house has been meticulously cleaned)
Human: Sonia
If you had a human job, what would it be? Pest Exterminator – I just love to find and violently murder any insects that dare to enter our household.
What is your hobby? Tissue Artist – Can’t get enough of shredding tissue and leaving it for Mama and Papa to find. They don’t seem to appreciate my God-given talents, though.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? I would trade places with a human so I could have a day out with Mama ad Papa to all those places she says I am not allowed to be at.
Bailey
Age: 4 Years maybe?
Breed: Wild Saanen Goat
Superpower: Having strong twin babies
My human: Richelle
If you had a human job, what would it be? CEO as I am the head of the herd and ensure everything on the farm runs smoothly and everyone listens to me.
What is your hobby? I love eating grass, eating crunch and rubbing my head into the human farmers as much as I can.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? My farmers so that I could get out and wonder down the back lane and eat as much brambles. trees and flowers that I wanted.
Archie
Age: 5
Breed: American Cocker Spaniel
Superpower: I can control the weather, so it’s always a perfect temperature for adventures
My human: Jen
If you had a human job, what would it be? A lifeguard.
What do you like most about your human's job? The days they are working from home as I get lots of extra cuddles.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? A chef so I can spend my days eating everything in sight that my humans refuse to give me.
Waffles
Age: 2.5
Breed: Cavapoo
Pet’s Superpower: Sleeping in!
Human: Erin
If you had a human job, what would it be? Security Guard. I keep watch and ensure my humans know if there are any disturbances.
What is your hobby? Watching TV with my humans. I love to see how animals in other universes live. I especially like Ewoks.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? A lifeguard, so I could spend all day by the water.
Juliet
Age: Almost 6
Breed: Golden Retriever
Superpower: Stealing food from my humans while they’re distracted
My human: Nishanthi
If you had a human job, what would it be? Screening officer. I assess the humans I meet by sniffing and see their interaction with me. If I start wagging my tail excitedly, I approve that human. But if I start barking, you better run.
What is your hobby? Going for long walks. And when I refuse to head back home, I love to sit and protest!
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? I'm happy with who I am and would never trade my life for anything or anyone.
Henry
Age: Almost 2
Breed: Chocolate labrador
Superpower: To love absolutely everyone
My human: Louisa
If you had a human job, what would it be? A nanny! I absolutely love playing with children and model myself on Nana from Peter Pan.
What is your hobby? Eating, sleeping, playing, repeating.
If you could trade places with anyone or anything for a day, what or who would that be? Anyone who has access to a room full of food!
