{"id":97178216,"date":"2016-06-06T19:37:19","date_gmt":"2016-06-06T19:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97178216"},"modified":"2016-06-28T14:42:44","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T14:42:44","slug":"5-working-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/5-working-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Cities Where Animals Have Better Careers Than You Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who has one eye, four legs and an enviable concierge gig at Chicago<\/a>‘s luxury Park Hyatt hotel? Hardworking pup Parker<\/a>, that’s who! After being adopted recently by the hotel’s manager, the 5-year-old pug has proven herself to be worthy of the unparalleled\u00a0appointment in her\u00a0first three weeks at her post. Her calm and\u00a0friendly nature has made her the perfect addition to the Park Hyatt<\/a> team – she greets coworkers, guests\u00a0and other pets in\u00a0a warm and professional manner, creating a residential air within the ritzy hotel that guests are responding very positively to.<\/p>\n

And now, hearing about (and being made insanely jealous by) this well-traveled doggie<\/a>, the\u00a0story made us ask: what other roles\u00a0around the world are our furry friends filling?\u00a0What we found may surprise you and make you want to swing by these destination cities to say hi! (Make sure to bring some kibble).<\/p>\n

Stubbs the Cat: Mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Jenni Konrad \/ Wikipedia<\/p><\/div>\n

On July 18th, 1997, Stubbs the Cat, just shy of his 3-month birthday, assumed command of the mayoral office in his hometown of Talkeetna, Alaska. Though his campaign and successive 19-year reign has drawn skepticism from some who insist that the small town does not, in fact, have a mayor, the wunderkat draws in about\u00a040 tourists a day who wish to meet the beloved mayor, usually making a stop\u00a0along\u00a0their way to Denali. His tenure hasn’t been all catnip and Fancy Feast, though. The feline has survived a\u00a0BB gun\u00a0attack, a dog mauling\u00a0and falling into his favorite restaurant’s deep fryer. Good thing he has nine lives! Stubbs, now 19-years old, enjoys a slower paced lifestyle nowadays and has settled into a routine that includes napping, drinking catnip-infused water and keeping a vigilant eye over his town.<\/p>\n

Ferrets: Cable Runners in London (and Beyond!)<\/h2>\n
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kuban_girl \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

Dating back as early at 6 B.C.E., ferrets have been used by humans for their burrowing abilities and trainable qualities. Luckily for the ferret-folk, they have advanced mightily since their early vocation\u00a0of controlling rabbit plagues. Since their rodent-chasing days of yore, ferrets have recently gravitated towards a career that\u00a0puts to use\u00a0their keen talents for squeezing into tight spaces: cable laying. Used in high-profile ceremonies like the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in London<\/a>, ferrets have been trained and recruited by\u00a0organizations\u00a0like Virgin Media and the U.S. government\u00a0to run wires through impossible to reach places. Talk about a promotion.<\/p>\n

Toby, Fleetwood and Pippy: Director of Wellness, Chief Laziness Officer and Head of Food Safety at Khan Academy in Santa Clara, California<\/h2>\n
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Dan Kosmayer \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

Driven by their passions for food, hugs and workplace relaxation, these three working canines enjoy immense job security and overwhelming popularity at their workplace near Santa Clara, California<\/a>. Though they have had to put their differences behind them (squirrel or tennis ball? We may never know.), the three companions have agreed to share the title of Man’s Best Friend while they’re in the office. Their day-to-day is seemingly simple: they are tasked with boosting workplace happiness, improving interdepartmental relations and ensuring that everybody’s meals\u00a0pass a routine set\u00a0of\u00a0rigorous\u00a0tests.<\/p>\n

Grumpy Cat, Keyboard Cat, Henry le Chat Noir: National Feline Celebrities<\/h2>\n