Better Pets

Always dressed to impress, this bow-tied gent mostly naps at his desk but, come Friday, he's the first to Slack the group asking what everyone is up to this weekend.
Owner - Erin

Meet Tobi, GGC's first ever Dogrector of Naps at Goldstein's Group! A dedicated connoisseur of leisure, Tobi's daily grind involves perfecting the art of napping, diverting the attention of his "hoomans," and becoming a snoring musician. With a symphony of snorts and snores, he strolls into every room, reminding everyone to take a well-deserved break and offer him a pat on the head for being the exemplary good boy he is. Tobi ensures that relaxation is his top priority, and he's the undisputed champion of making work more "pawsitively" enjoyable!
Owner - Sarah

Part of a flock, these two are leaders in hen-durance, wanting to stay late working around the cluck, but we keep assuring them of the importance of GGC's work/life balance. We have high eggs-pectations that they'll get it!
Owner - Carolyn

Always up for a walk or a run and willing to enter any new park or pathway at the head of the pack. Just don't count on him to meet project deadlines as he is easily distracted (rabbit chasing anyone?) Bold, adventuresome and brave (if standing behind mom for protection). Prone to abandoning his toys outside in either the baking sun or a whirling blizzard. Fond of long afternoon naps.

There's one in every office, isn't there? You know - tries to get you to goof off, steals your lunch when you're not looking (Sorry, were you going to eat that?), pretends to be working, sleeps on the job and thinks he deserves a reward for barely any work. We're on to him.
Owner - Laura

Yasha is our resident R&R expert. He's on an unending quest to discover the next best nap spot when he isn't indulging in a snack or commandeering your lap for royal cuddles. With an internal sundial that rivals most modern technology, he's mapped out every sunbeam's trajectory in the house. Legend has it, if you watch closely, you might catch him shifting spots to ensure he's always basking in the purrfect light. Need advice on where to catch some rays or which cushion delivers the coziest snooze? Consult Yasha, our Very Senior R&R Manager.
Owner - Ben

Lydia was hired as a personal assistant about 2.5 years ago. She was chosen from a pool of applicants, some were downright feral! She takes her job very seriously and is rarely out of sight. She tolerates the other associates but does not take to outsiders well, furry or otherwise. She is extremely loyal and dares anyone to test that loyalty (One star, do not recommend). Staying on her good side is best. Treats are the way to her heart, well, at least temporarily.

Owner - Tina

Morrie is a rescue older dog, found literally wandering in the desert in Phoenix during the heat of August. Who would leave a dog out there alone!? He is totally devoted to his mom and is very protective of her, even to the point of going "full Cujo" when his dad gets too close in her space.
Owner - Joel

Millie was a free Craigslist kitten, the last of her litter, adopted back in 2010. It's surmised that she's half Mainecoon and half Persian because she's VERY fluffy. She is sassy, snappy, loves being admired from afar, and bonds by having staring contests. Millie will tolerate limited affection, but this tolerance goes down when at peak fluff. She has too much fur! So every summer she gets a lion shave. She loves feeling light and free and gets extra playful without her full coat. Her favorite activity is running up and down the stairs for treats and partaking of catnip on occasion. She snores while she sleeps, and is prone to nightmares. For 12 years it's been just Millie and Deanna, and we hope she makes it to 20!
Owner - Deanna

You throw the ball. I fetch the ball. We repeat this for several hours.
Owner - Jeff

Listen. We don't know how he does it. He doesn't have hands. It makes no sense. He's moving furniture around, changing lightbulbs, sweeping and mopping. Once he installed a new HVAC unit over the weekend, no one saw how. Last summer, he helped me move, loaded up half the truck by himself and then drove it across town. He's only two feet long. How!?
Owner - Jed

A limber body is a happy body according to Oswald, who takes his job of ensuring we all stretch and move very seriously. Sitting at a desk all day carries a variety of detrimental health conditions, and increases your risk of chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, not to mention the mental health impact. Oswald leads us in simple stretching exercises that help unkink muscles and joints and keeps our blood flowing.
Owner - Jed

A self-taught prodigy, Nibbles keeps all of our systems running. Having spent over 30 years designing and building code bases for some of the largest companies in the world, he excels at launching clean code and logical solutions. When he was younger, Nibbles spent summers overseas as a fashion model to finance a string of wildly successful tech start-ups, which in turn financed his carrot supply. Nowadays, he enjoys a simpler life with quiet evenings and soft music, aboard his yacht.
Owner - Jed

"Hey bruh, like, do you got anything to eat? We're gonna raid the kitchen garbage can and make a mess. You should totally come too, bruh. It's gonna be sick."
Owner - Jeff

Cabbage grew up in a rough neighborhood, but that adversity only made her stronger and more focused in her life and career. As our Manager of Zooms, Cabbage spends her time sprinting at lighting-speed around the floor, barreling heedlessly into walls, through gaps, and around furniture. In her free time, Cabbage enjoys chewing on carpeting and getting yelled at.
Owner - Jed

As Chief Canine Culture Officer, Koda is responsible for developing and implementing a positive culture. We will play ball, lay in the sun, get zoomies and good sniffs in daily. All the above is a critical role in shaping the workplace environment and promoting a sense of belonging among team members.
Owner - Cyndi