Fauna and Zoe are water beasts, and will retrieve for hours. They are "special needs" dogs now but that hasn't changed their love for water or their zest for life. Fauna and Zoe live with Kathy.
Angela (Pet Care R&D) with Cheech, Asanya, and Samson (AKA Bubba).
"All of my pets are seniors now, which makes them all-the-more valuable to my husband and me. Even though they're way passed the puppy years, we still catch them doing the most adorable things."
Jason and Woody strut their stuff!
Jason leads our North American External Relations team. He’s been with Pet Care for 11 years.
1. What pets share your life?
Wow – there are several. Since my wife and I raise and show Afghan Hounds, we share our lives with many of them! Some of the notables are Woody, a 4 year old blue brindle male (and the man of the house), Bella, a 3 year old black-masked red female who’s as sweet as sugar pie, and Rush, our Italian import. Black, lots of hair, handsome!
2. What is the funniest thing your pets have ever done?
These are too numerous to mention. They make me laugh every day, and I love them for it.
3. What’s your favorite story about pets in the office?
My favorite story is about Vicki’s dog Rocky (Vicki is a coworker in External Relations). Now mind you Rocky is the number 1 Boston Terrier in the country – but don’t be fooled. We came back from a meeting, and Rocky had DESTROYED Vicki’s cube!!! Her phone was in the floor, receiver over here and base over there. The contents of her purse were EVERYWHERE. The lipstick was open. The pens had chewed caps. Papers littered her desk, her chair, and all over the floor. It was hilarious! And who could get mad at a face like Rocky’s?
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
I love being around people with a passion for cats and dogs. For so many of us, what we do at work and how we live at home are pretty inseparable – pets are what we love. So to do work where pets not only can have a place, but are featured and our sole reason for being is wonderful!
Janet and Elmo (Elmo is the one in the patriotic bandana)
Janet is an old friend of mine. She helps consumers, retail customers, breeders, and Veterinarians on our toll-free phone lines. She’s been with Pet Care for over 9 years.
1. What pets share your life?
My husband and I have one child, a furry one named Elmo. We sometimes refer to him as Elmo The Wonder Dog. He is a 7-year old, 65-pound, English Springer Spaniel. My husband has taught him many tricks and he is always willing to do them at our request, as long as he sees a treat in my husband’s hand.
2. What is your pet’s funniest habit?
Elmo doesn’t care to get baths. (Yes, I know, he is a water spaniel). When he hears us say the word stinky or bath in conversation, he knows bath time is going to happen again in the near future. He then wants us to forget about him so he moves himself into the dining room or tries to hide his 65-pound body behind one of our living room chairs. He manages to hide the front half of his body pretty good, but the back half is pretty easy to spot!
3. What’s your favorite story about pets in the office?
One of my teammates in Consumer Relations had a very large Great Dane and because of his size, he had an imposing presence. She was very proud of the dog’s stature and the comments she would receive when she brought him in the office. One day, another coworker happened to have his small Jack Russel Terrier in the office, too. As the Great Dane walked through the department, the Jack Russell barked at him and startled him and the Great Dane turned around and ran and hid under the owner’s desk, which flabergasted the proud owner, but the rest of us thought was pretty funny.
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
There are several things I especially like about my job which I get to experience on a regular basis. I enjoy educating people on pet nutrition and helping them to pick the best food we offer to meet their dog’s or cat’s needs. Another rewarding conversation is the one I get to have with new puppy owners, or owners who are in the midst of of the first year with their puppy and finding themselves very frustrated. When I can help make the adjustment for both the owner and the puppy a smoother one by giving them tips, I feel that I have helped them to have a smoother adjustment and therefore a closer bond. And finally, I get to hear some of the most heart warming stories about animals being rescued/adopted, and about how much love and care so many animals receive. It is truly heartwarming.
Jennifer has been part of Pet Care for 6 years.
1. What pets share your life?
I share my life with wonderful Afghan Hounds! I grew up in a dog show family that consisted of Irish Setters, Brittany Spaniels and Springer Spaniels. After I graduated from college I decided that I would get back into the show world and picked a breed that I have always been in love with. Afghan Hounds are the true King of Dogs and I adore them.
My husband and I are breeders and show our dogs in AKC conformation events, so we have a few. My first Afghan is “Woody”, CH. Winsong Hollywood Park. He is a blue brindle and turned 4 this year. Last year we acquired a 4 year old red brindle male from Italy, his name is “Rush”, CH. Agha Djari’s Revenge of Xenos. He did some phenomenal winning in Europe and continue to do well in the U.S. We had to teach him English and now he fits right in! We have bred a few litters and have several champions with our kennel name attached. It is a very rewarding experience.
We are currently training some great puppies that are getting ready for the ring next year.
2. What is one of your most memorable experiences with your pet?
My very first dog show and the first time my new puppy “Woody” was at a show was by far my most memorable experience! He was 6 months and 2 days old and we walked into the ring with heads held high ready to conquer our first show together. Well, a series of unfortunate events was soon to follow. “Woody” managed to win his class of 6 dogs which was fantastic! On our way out of the ring another dog snapped and him and he proceeded to scream–not just a little short-lived scream but a continuous scream that seemed to last an hour! It was so bad that the judge stopped the show to check on him! He finally stopped and my face turned back to the normal color. Then we went back into the ring for Winners Dog and when I had him stacked I guess my foot was sticking out too far because I tripped the judge! He fell in the ring! After all of the chaos we managed to win a 4 point major, I couldn’t believe it! Very memorable, indeed!
3. What’s your favorite story about pets in the office?
I think one of the greatest things about working for P&G Pet Care is the great opportunity to have our pets in the office. There are many times that people will stop by my office and just ask to pet my dog because it has been a long day or they have just come from a hard meeting. They also make meetings far more enjoyable by finding ways to interrupt at just the “right” moments. There are several different breeds that make up our office and it is fun to be reminded who you are really working for!
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
I am constantly amazed at the science that goes into making our foods. Our R&D community is full of amazing ideas and the technology behind our products is phenomenal. My favorite thing about working at Pet Care is to see the difference that our products make to the lives of dogs and cats. I love to hear the stories from people that have switched to our brands and how it has changed their pet’s life.
In my work I have the unique opportunity to experience the power of our products before they are available to consumers. It is obvious to me how much our company truly cares about improving the lives of dogs and cats.
Dave with Katie and Lacey
Over the short time that I’ve known Dave (he’s been part of Eukanuba for over a year), I’ve learned to really appreciate his passion for dogs. And any time an opportunity presents itself, he’s the first to jump up and yell “I feed Eukanuba!”
1. What pets share your life?
We have a 12 year old Yellow Labrador Retriever, Katie, who picked out from a breeder. I was deploying quite frequently as a US Marine at the time, and Katie kept my wife company and a lot less lonely during my absences.
About a year ago, we recognized that Katie, as most older dogs do, was starting to slow down, and be much less active. We thought it would be a good idea to find a puppy to keep her company. As luck would have it, while doing a store-check one weekend with my kids, we happened upon a rescue-adoption program, and just fell in love with our second dog, Lacey (because she likes to chew shoelaces). She is now 8 months old, and is a mixed breed, probably primarily Chow and Black Lab. Her tongue is spotted and her hair stands on, but she also howls like a Beagle and jumps straight up like an English Springer Spaniel, so there’s no telling what’s really in her family tree!
At any rate, she and Katie get along great. Katie’s activity level has gone way up, and Lacey has a great companion to show her the ropes around the house.
John (of Avenue K9), and Dave participate in "Pins for Pets" at our recent blogger summit.
2. What is your pet’s most unusual habit?
We took Katie, as a puppy, to the beach. We thought that she really liked licking the sand off her paws, but later realized that she was eating the sand. She had pure sand poops for the next two days!
3. What’s your favorite story about participating in a dog event?
I really enjoyed participating in the Morris Animal Foundation “K9K” Event – a walk to help raise funds to cure canine cancer, held in Sep, 2009, in Estes Park, CO. The locale was fantastic – right at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. Not only did we get to enjoy all the great dogs that participated, but also the Elk that really covered the landscape
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
I truly believe in our mission “to enhance the health and well-being of more dogs and cats.” The science and research behind our all-natural food really gives credence to this mission. We’ve feed Eukanuba or Iams products to both our dogs for their entire lives, and both dogs thrive on the true nutrition that these products deliver.
Dave cuts the ribbon on the new agility course at the PAWS shelter in Middletown, Ohio.
Making things better at PAWS
Pricilla has been part of Pet Care for 9 years. I recently had the pleasure of working with her during the PAWS Animal Shelter makeover where she exhibited cutting-edge fashion sense and swung a swift and mighty hammer.
Pricilla has been part of Pet Care for 9 years.
1. What pets share your life?
I have two sweet Shih Tzu’s – Pebbles & Bam Bam.
I got Pebbles about two years ago from a breeder and I rescued Bam Bam from some owner’s who didn’t really know how to take care of him.
2. What is the most endearing thing your pets have ever done?
Pebbles is my little diva dog and she walks around like she owns the world. Even on walks she seems to be holding her head in the air as if to say, “See me world, I have arrived.”
My sweet little Bam Bam has come a long way from being a scared, timid lil’ man. He is such a loving and appreciative dog.
They are both goofy and play so well together.
Pebbles & Bam Bam
3. What’s your favorite story about participating in a Pet Care shelter event?
There are so many, I don’t think I could pick just one.
[Editor's note: Pricilla was team leader for the large dog area in last week's shelter rehab.]
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
I think one of my favorite things about working in Pet Care is the ability to be able to bring our pets to work. It allows for such a good distraction when the day is hectic or stressful. It’s nice to take a break, walk around and visit other dogs that are in the office.
Jen and Louie
Jen (one of my favorite teammates!) has been part of Pet Care for 2.5 years.
1. What pets share your life?
Get ready for a list!
The cats:
Lenny & Louie: 10-years old, Shorthair Tiger Striped brothers; I was a foster Mom to them and could never give them up!
Oliver: 12-years old, Beige Long Hair; he was the store cat at the pet store I worked at and one night someone tried to steal him! So I took him home with me.
Chunk: Old? All white with blue eyes, just showed up one day, walked in the front door with the dogs and never left. That was over 10 years ago.
Double-Stuff Oreo: 7-years old, looks like Sylvester the Cat, has multiple personality disorder 
Stan & Wally
Stan & Sedona
The dogs:
Sedona: 4-years old, Aussie- doesn’t understand that she is a dog.
Stan: 13-14 years old, Cocker Mix, rescue- doesn’t care that he is a dog, just wants to sleep and eat.
Wally: 10-years old Shitzu, rescue- just doesn’t care!
The farm animals:
Kiser: 19-years old; Thoroughbred, rescue….thanks to Sharon in Pet Care Consumer Relations that told me about him! She knows a sucker when she sees one!
Simon: Old!? Cantankerously vocal donkey who is the center of EVERYONES attention
Simon & Ramsey
Silas & Ramsey: Pygmy goats….they are just here for fun.
Gladys & Mable: our two Cows that sometimes confuse Silas the pygmy goat as a bull 
Countless laying hens
2. What is the funniest thing your pet has ever done?
I think we have discovered why our Thoroughbred horse was never raced….Kiser has a bad habit of falling asleep when he doesn’t want to do something. You go to put a saddle on him, he nods off. The farrier comes to trim his feet, by the 3rd hoof, Kiser is nodding off….we figure it has worked well in the past for him…
3. What’s your favorite story about participating in a dog/cat event?
I really enjoy working our Bark in the Park events at the Red’s Games…it is so much fun to see all the dogs dressed in their little Red’s uniforms, sitting in the stadium during the game. But the best part is if there is a home run and the fireworks go off- all the dogs start to howl!
I also enjoy the shelter rehab program- I am looking forward to rehabbing the PAWS Shelter- I used to volunteer there years ago!
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
I really appreciate working for a company that is a leader in animal nutrition that is based on science, that cares about animal welfare, supports shelter events and runs the biggest adoption event through Iams Home 4 the Holidays.
Shelley (one of my favorite people and a long-time friend) has been part of Pet Care for 16 years.
1. What pets share your life?
We recently brought home an adorable puppy named Cassie. She is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Cassie is 4 months old and has fit perfectly into our family. Prior to Cassie, we had a wonderful Cocker Spaniel named Samantha. She lived to be 15 years old and has been gone over 2 years. It took us that long to feel ready to bring home a new 4 legged family member.
2. What is your pet’s most unusual habit?
Cassie surprises us everyday. She loves to watch TV. She tilts her little head and watches golf, football or a movie. I know usually dogs will look at the TV if they hear another dog bark, but Cassie watches it without any barks. It is the cutest thing to watch.
3. What’s your favorite story about pets in the office?
I love it when co-workers bring in their pets. It makes the day fun. Our team use to be featured on the Iams website and we would have photo shoots. It was uncanny how much my co-workers look like their pets, me included!
4. How does your job at Pet Care make a difference?
I really feel that the work I do makes a difference in people’s life’s. I am so fortunate to work for a brand that has always had high integrity and would never compromise on the quality of the products. Samantha lived to be 15 and I firmly believe it is mostly due to the excellent nutrition in Eukanuba. She ate nothing else. You would say the word “Eukanuba” and she would dance. That and of course lots of love.
Bruce has been part of Pet Care for 12 years.
1. What pets share your life?
My life is blessed with Ginger (a 10 year old Yellow Lab), Carly, Lucy and Buffy (11 year old cats – litter mates) and Azula (a 4 year old Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot). I’ve had animals all my life and can’t imagine what it would be like without them – probably lonely and a lot less fun!
2. What is the funniest thing your pet has ever done?
After 10 years, Ginger (our yellow lab) still thinks the couch is her spot – though apparently only when no human is around. It’s been years since I’ve actually caught her on the couch, but the blonde hair says otherwise. Somehow she ALWAYS is sitting or standing by the couch when we come in the family room. If only she guarded the house with as much vigilance!
3. What’s your favorite story about pets in the office?
Many companies participate in “take your dog to work day” every year … but we get to do that every day! In fact on the actual day of the annual event, we’ve sometimes have to coordinate who is not bringing their dog so we don’t have too many show up. It’s great to get to know everyone’s pet … it’s just another way to know their people better.
4. What is your favorite part of working at Pet Care?
I’ve worked long enough that it takes more than a paycheck to motivate me – it takes working for something I believe in. Our on-going commitment to the overall health and well-being of pets … to the best nutrition for them … and to be the voice of dogs & cat wellness in the world, motivates me and all the people I get to work with to do our best for our own dogs & cats and eveyone else’s too – I know that makes a BIG difference.
