They say that people tend to resemble their pets. How many times have you seen a woman with a perm that looks just like her poodle? Or a droopy-faced guy walking his bulldog? Doggie Doubles are everywhere.

Are you engaging in some workday procrastination, looking at cute animals when you should be making spreadsheets? 

Maybe these 11 hardworking business pets will get you back on task and inspire you to be your most productive self. 

When Japanese cat-lover Kaori Tsutaya published Crafting with Cat Hair in 2009, the Internet was suddenly flush with crafters trying to make some money off their shedding animals. 

It’s the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, so that means it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Sheep! 

Is winter OVER yet?  We feel as if our scarves are strangling us, dragging us further down into a snow covered depression. You know who else is yearning for summer?  These animals, who are remembering warmer, sunnier days. 

 Here are 11 pets who can’t wait for the best season of the year.

Did you know that a dog actually won the Best Actor Oscar at the very first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929? 

Rin Tin Tin, Hollywood’s favorite German Shepherd, actually received the most votes for the big prize. But members of the Academy wanted people to think that their award was serious and prestigious, so they skipped over the dog in favor of silent actor Emil Jannings.

It’s a well-known fact that cats often like to test their luck with humans…

Your pet is your best friend. He’s been there through your ups and downs; he’s even licked away your tears. Just because you’ve found a human soul mate doesn’t mean you can’t include your pet in the happiest day of your life. 

Here are a few ways you can incorporate your loyal companions into your wedding ceremony. 

Lots of pets enjoy playing Hide and Go Seek with their owners. Some critters never get tired of looking for their favorite toy or finding their disappearing human. There are some pets, however, that really excel at the whole “hiding” aspect of the game. 

From drug sniffing dogs to those skiing squirrels, animals have always been surprisingly good at finding employment. But you’d be surprised to see how some pets are picking up paychecks. 

American presidents have been keeping pets ever since George Washington first took the oath of office in 1789. In fact, only three presidents have abstained from animal companionship while in office! But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been variation among the species who have called the White House home. Here’s our list of America’s most interesting presidential pets:

Do you still have your favorite childhood stuffed animal?  There’s a serious bond that happens between a child and their Teddy bear… or a puppy and his cuddle buddy.  For some reason, animals are twice as cute when they’re cozying up to a fabric friend. 

We’ve found 13 extra-adorable examples of baby animals snuggling with their stuffed animal besties.

Politicians get mistaken for animals all the time: vultures, snakes, wolves in sheep’s clothing. But what about the animals that get mistaken for politicians? 

In honor of Presidents Day, here’s a list of some of animal doppelgangers to our favorite (and not so favorite) US presidents.

After an oil spill threatened a colony of Australian Little penguins in 2013, Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation asked the residents of local nursing homes to knit sweaters for the slicked up birds.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we can’t wait to dress our pets up in pink and red sweaters.  Is there anything more adorable than a pug wearing a jacket that says “I WOOF YOU?”  Of course there isn’t. 

Tired of waiting for that cute guy/girl to ask you out? Did you recently go through a break-up? Who needs ‘em anyway!? Especially when there’s someone else who really gets you: your pet! Here are 9 ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day, date night, and any other "romantic" time with a snuggle buddy who will never betray you.

It all began a long time ago in the far off land of Beverly Hills, when a certain heiress officially made tiny dogs into accessories.

Meet Libby, a 2-year-old girl from Pennsylvania and her pet piglet, Pearl.

Even though they don’t know their “ABC’s,” devoted therapy dogs are teaching children how to read.  Programs like “Paws for Learning” are bringing pups into schools and libraries. 

Cats are taking over the runway.  Just like they’re taking over your life, cat lady!  This season, to be truly fashionable, you need to be covered in cats.  (And cat hair.)