As Franco’s resident crazy dog lady, I had the privilege of interviewing my colleague’s pets for National Pet Day, April 11, to see how they answered some of our toughest job candidate questions. Here’s what they had to say…
Rocky
Name: Rocky
Pet Parent: Account Executive, Erica Swoish
Q: How would you describe yourself?
A: Well, I’m going on something like 108 if memory serves me right, so one of my favorite activities is to take a nap on the small couch in the living room. I also like to take a snooze on the big couch, when my brother Apollo isn’t bugging me to play with him, or sleep off a day’s hard napping in my plushy doggy bed. Oh yeah, and I like car rides too!
Apollo
Name: Apollo
Pet Parent: Account Executive, Erica Swoish
Q: What’s your greatest achievement?
A: It is my duty to protect my mom on a daily basis. I protect her from the evil mailman, the sinister salesmen and the neighbor dog… I don’t like him one bit! I’m also an expert digger. I’m currently working on a hole to get under the fence and finally meet my arch nemesis next door. I also dig big holes in the backyard to hide my precious toy collection from those pesky squirrels through the winter. This past winter, I stored my favorite soccer ball, a football and about six Kong toys in the hole on the right side of the yard. I put a few other things in the hole on the other side of the yard too. My mom and dad helped me cover my hiding spots up for the winter, but don’t worry, I still found my toys once the ground thawed!
Oh, yeah, and my mom said to remind you about my cool collar. She bought it at the GMRENCEN’s Holiday Headquarters from 3 Dogs 1 Cat. It even has a shiny seat belt buckle!
Lucy
Name: Lucy
Pet Parent: Senior Vice President, Tina Sullivan
Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be?
A: I wish I could talk, so I could tell my mom I don’t really like this outfit.
Fishie
Name: Fishie
Pet Parent: Account Supervisor, Ann Marie Fortunate
Q: Tell us about a time you overcame a challenge.
A: My mom always has to remind me I’m not a dog since I like to run around in my tank. Don’t tell her, but I think she may be mistaken. This one time, my parents got me a new tank to replace my old stinky one, except while I was running around I got swallowed up by this wooshing water thing. Thankfully my parents saved me just in time and now I make sure to stay away from that side of the tank.
Shelton
Name: Shelton aka Snooter
Pet Parent Name: Senior Account Executive, Marie Stawasz
Q: Tell us about your hobbies. What do you like to do outside of work?
A: I have a rather extravagant toy collection. My mom gets great deals at TJ Maxx & Marshalls so I can have as many as I want. SQUIRREL! On special occasions she’ll take me to Petco to pick out a special toy. I got this guy on my birthday two years ago. It’s one of my favorites…he has a few less legs now. Okay… am I done? Can I have a Buddy’s Pizza Buddy Bone?
Name: Diesel
Pet Parent: Account Manager, Joe Ferlito
Q: What are your greatest strengths?
A: I’m a master escape artist and a pretty darn good hunter too. I like to go find pheasants and other friends to bring back to my dad from the woods. Sometimes I find a turtle that needs a nice home. Dad says mom won’t let us bring any more turtles home, but I think my turtle brothers would like that.
Diesel, Mowgli the Turtle, and Daphne the Gecko
Names: Mowgli the Turtle & Daphne the Gecko
Pet Parent: Account Manager, Joe Ferlito
Q: How would your co-workers describe you?
A: Some people think we’re a bit cold blooded, but we are pretty chill.
Sport
Name: Sport
Pet Parent: Account Manager, Elizabeth Robbins-Sabourin
Q: Tell me about a time you’ve exercised leadership?
A: I exercise ever morning! My mommy takes me on long walks so I can do my business. Mommy’s coworker Sasha even collects the newspaper bags from around the office for mommy to take with us. We don’t want the neighbors to get mad at us for not picking up my doodie.
Goatie, Chicken, and Bear
Names: Bear, Chicken & Goatie
Pet Parent: Designer, Ashley Dupuy
Q: What’s your management style?
A: We like to get up in high places and oversee the work that’s being done.
Kali
Name: Kali
Pet Parent: Office Manger, Lori Cook
Q: What type of work environment do you prefer?
A: I like a quiet, comfy spot to hang out when mom is working at home, but sometimes she makes a lot of racket – click clack click clack – on that thing with all the buttons.
Cleo
Name: Cleo
Pet Parent: Assistant Account Executive, Mary Parkinson
Q: How do you stay organized?
A: Well, you see, I have a top-secret file management system. That’s how I found this spoon. My mom had no idea where I got it from and when she asked I just gave her the biggest puppy eyes I could muster.
Sharky and Silver Dollar Fishes
Names: Sharky & Silver Dollar Fishes
Pet Parent: Assistant Account Executive, Sarah Kornacki
Q: How to approach new challenges?
A: Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming!
The best way to celebrate Pet Day is to adopt one! Make sure to visit the Michigan Human Society (one of our pro bono clients) and check out their new facility in Detroit. It’s open Monday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Have your own pet picture or story to share? Let us know in the comments below!
Erica Swoish is an account executive and the student relations coordinator at Franco Public Relations Group. You can reach her at (313) 567-5014 or swoish@franco.com. For more pictures of her pups, follow her on Instagram @eswoish.
This post is dedicated in loving memory to Franc the Fish, who helped me win Franco’s 2013 Halloween pumpkin carving contest. Thanks Franc – we miss you buddy!
Franc
October 2013 – December 2015
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