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Some offices have ping-pong tables; others have rooftop terraces or cold brew on tap. Here at Advertise Purple, we have something considerably better. Dogs in the workplace are a way of life, and it happens to be one of the reasons we landed on Inc.’s 2019 Best Places to Work list.
Unlimited PTO, a talented team, and sunny Santa Monica offices already make the workplace appealing. Still, ask most employees what truly makes the environment special and the answer usually includes four legs, a wagging tail, and the occasional cat that believes it runs the entire building.
Here is a complete breakdown of the furry colleagues who make the office a place people genuinely enjoy showing up to.
Dogs in the Workplace: The Advertise Purple Fur Team
As a leading affiliate marketing agency, we take performance seriously. However. The fur team operates on a different kind of metrics system. Here is the full roster.
Snow Moisan | Chief Fur Officer (CFO)
Often mistaken for being younger than he actually is, Snow is a certified cute boy and one of the most consistent presences in the office, showing up at least once per week. He belongs to Jon, the actual Chief Financial Officer, though the importance of both roles is genuinely up for debate.
Snow’s Instagram is @snowthepomsky, and he is well worth a follow.
Calvin McLoughlin | Chief Treats Officer (CTO)
Calvin holds the title of best underbite in the office, and nobody is challenging him for it. He loves people, snoozing, short walks, and enthusiastically diving through the office trash for hidden treasures.
His IG handle is @calvin_bones, which tells you everything you need to know. Calvin belongs to Tim (the second employee at Advertise Purple), though Calvin is widely considered the real reason Tim was hired.
Gatsby and Daisy Boyer | Bark-ness Development Manager and Accat Executive
Gatsby is passionate about chicken nuggets, pillow fights, and protecting Kelson’s home from what he firmly believes are dangerous intruders (usually Amazon delivery drivers). Daisy is a two-year-old rescue Calico who identifies more as a dog than a cat and has fully earned her spot on this list. Both are available for high-stakes sales pitches.
Kevin | Bark-eting Analyst
No last name and no explanation. His adoptive office mother, Yasmin, describes him as a “shy guy/sad boi” in the office who enjoys a rich personal life outside of it.
Tennis balls, ping pong balls, the occasional tumble down the stairs, and long walks along the LA River are all part of his lifestyle. He is living his best life, and we respect it.
Bear Silva | Bark-eting Analyst
Bear is a gentle giant, an old soul in a very large body who loves people and most dogs equally. He has been on an extended PTO hiatus, and frankly, the whole office wants answers. His mum, Valerie, has some explaining to do. #bringbackbear
Theo Adamson | Bone-tent Strategist
Full transparency: Theo belongs to the person who wrote this blog post. Commenting objectively on him is not possible. He is a perfect young boy and the most important contributor in the office by a significant margin. Rumours of replacing the writer while keeping Theo are entirely plausible and, honestly, understandable.
Emmett Norris | Director of Cuteness Management
Devon found Emmett on Craigslist, and the internet has never produced a better outcome. Emmett is a non-barking goofball who loves people, occasionally thinks he is a cat, and has never failed to uphold the office’s cuteness standards.
Lou Di Orio | Accute Executive
Lou has 12,000 Instagram followers and could easily be cashing influencer cheques from the comfort of his home. The fact that he still shows up here says a lot about his character. Often mistaken for a puppy, Lou’s one true love is his stuffed sloth toy. His mum, Brooke, brings him in occasionally, though not nearly as often as the office would prefer.
Ted Winters | Accute Manager
Ted is a dog of the people. According to his owner Ally, he enjoys sunbathing, staring at humans for uncomfortably long periods, taking unauthorised solo walks, and surgically removing the stuffing from every toy he owns. A classic man with classic values.
Champ Kwag | Puppy Intern
Champ is an intern. Does he deserve a full write-up? Probably not yet. Is he cute? Undeniably. We’ll revisit his standing once he puts in a bit more time. (He’s adorable. We love him.)
Maximus Donovan | Bark-eting Analyst
Maximus is a six-year-old Golden Retriever with a big heart, a love of stuffed animals, and approximately 40 client accounts, all of which are dog treat companies. He was nervous on his first day but quickly found his footing and has been a valued team member ever since.
Bailey, Melo, and Java Schahaf | Outsourced Cuties
Eidan’s trio of pups function as the office’s on-call cuteness consultants. When a high volume of adorableness is needed on short notice, these three are the first call. Think of them as mercenaries of cuddliness that are remote contributors, but still very appreciated.
Finnick Kim | Cat Resources Lead
Fin “Watermelons, but make it fashion” Kim is Taylor’s cat and a passionate advocate for feline representation in the workplace. Fin fights for equal pay and equal recognition for cats, a conversation the broader corporate world is still catching up on. Keep up the important work, Fin.
Millie Serfatay | Accute Manager
There may or may not be an office romance developing between Millie and Theo, but HR is monitoring the situation closely. Millie belongs to Manny and is a very good girl who works from home most days. The office is always better when she makes an appearance.
Pinot and Miley Valentino | Cat-ject Managers
Belonging to Marissa, these two were named after Pinot Grigio and Miley Cyrus, respectively. Two things that pair exceptionally well together, much like their namesakes. They keep the operation running, and the office is always grateful for their contributions.
Why Dogs in the Workplace Make a Real Difference
Research consistently shows that pets in the office reduce stress, boost morale, and make people genuinely happier at work. At Advertise Purple, we didn’t need a study to tell us that. The proof walks through the door every morning on four legs.
As a UGC marketing agency and affiliate management team, we know the value of authenticity, and nothing is more authentic than an office that lets its culture speak for itself.
Hope you learned a thing or two about the office dogs (and the cats). Learn more about what humans do at advertisepurple.com. If the humans interest you even half as much as the dogs do, we’d love to hear from you. Connect with us and come work with a team that takes culture seriously.
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