The People Behind the Paw: Nathan, Nutritional Scientist
Nathan has been part of Pet Care for over two years.
1. Tell us about a pet you shared your life with in the past?
Scooby – 11 year old neutered male chocolate lab. Scooby was mine and my wife’s only child for the first 9 years of marriage. He was spoiled as an only child and is still spoiled at his retirement home (in the country on 5 acres with many animals to chase). His favorite pastimes include swimming in ANY water he can find (even if covered in ice), chasing rabbits squirrels and cats, looking for crumbs under my daughters highchair and playing Frisbee.
2. What is the funniest thing your pet ever did?
We used to take Scooby to a dog park but he developed a nasty habit of “marking” other dogs toys. At one point he thought it was also a good idea to “mark” another dogs owner. After he pee’d on the guys leg the man responded.. “If that is the worst thing that happens to me today, it’ll be alright”. We never took Scooby to that dog park again.
3. What’s your favorite story about pets in the office?
Scooby comes into work on occasion but gets very annoyed by the amount of noise that takes place in an office. I get “dirty looks” from him when the phone rings. I guess he is just turning into a grumpy old man.
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
My favorite Part of Pet Care is working for a company that is truly interested in doing what is best for the animal. I think my job does make a difference in the lives of both the animal consumer and the pet owner. It is great to see the products we are working on come to life on the shelf and know how much work went into getting it there.
