Pet of the Week: Sammy Is Ready for His Close-Up
This dog joins his owner on the job, and the photos tell the tale
This feature is part of our Pet of the Week series, in which we profile pets shared by home dwellers and home improvement pros.
Meet Sammy, a dog who provides his creative owner with inspiration and a break from the workday through laughs and exercise.
Meet Sammy, a dog who provides his creative owner with inspiration and a break from the workday through laughs and exercise.
Favorite part of the workday: Sammy poses for fun and work alongside his owner’s industrial furniture creations. Slatin even started an Instagram account for Sammy: @sammytheenglish. Slatin says he leaves most of the photo-taking to his wife, who snaps a picture of Sammy whenever he does something funny.
Break time: After his walk, Sammy plays ball with Slatin for about 20 minutes. Sammy loves soccer balls, Slatin says, and has turned into a good defender. Slatin says he has to fake out Sammy to get a kick around him.
Payment method: Water, love and treats, but mostly lots of water. He needs to stay hydrated for his next soccer game.
Break time: After his walk, Sammy plays ball with Slatin for about 20 minutes. Sammy loves soccer balls, Slatin says, and has turned into a good defender. Slatin says he has to fake out Sammy to get a kick around him.
Payment method: Water, love and treats, but mostly lots of water. He needs to stay hydrated for his next soccer game.
From his owner: “He lets me take my mind off a problem so I can look at it fresh.”
Could your pet be a Pet of the Week? We’re looking for pets that join their owners on the job, pets that may have a space built just for them, or simply a fantastic photo of your pet in an interesting home setting. Post your best photo in the Comments and tell us your pet’s story.
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Pet at a Glance
Pet: Sammy, an English bulldog
Age: 3
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Owner: Patrick Slatin, art director and owner of Detroitable
On the job: Sammy’s owner, Patrick Slatin, works from home, which means the pup joins Slatin on the job every day. Slatin talks to Sammy like a co-worker, bouncing around ideas and projects. When not fielding questions, Sammy can be found lounging around the home office, most of the time right in the way, Slatin says. When he does curl up out of sight, his loud snores make him easy to find.