Bert the cat finally lands a job! Can you even believe it? For eight years he has been a pain in the furs around here, the only boy, and has never brought home a dime. Last week that finally changed! His first paycheck will be arriving soon!
Out of the blue, Mom got an email request for cat bro Bert to do a modeling job. Of course, she said yes, and they were off to a beautiful model home for a professional product photo shoot.
Bert was a bit embarrassed as he had to travel in Sophie’s pink cat carrier with a pink blanket because Madison is currently using Bert’s carrier. He brought along some treats, and his favorite fishing pole toy in case he needed encouragement.
The assignment he had was to walk through the small door in a pet gate, preferably showing his side profile with his head up. He did pretty well, but still had to do it like thirty times, and one person had to keep fetching him and returning him to the start.
Luckily, Bert is more of a dog than a cat, meaning he had no fear of people or a new place. He was not the least bit afraid to get right to work.
Bert did such a super job, he was actually done a bit early! Mom had brought Madison along because she didn’t know how long she would be gone. As always, everyone was fawning over the cute puppy.
Madison was not chosen by the product to do any model work, but the crew decided to take some shots of her anyway because she is so adorable. They took the first set with her behind the gate. Everyone was impressed that at just thirteen weeks she would do a sit and stay really well!
Next they took a set of her in front of the gate. We don’t know if the company will use any of the shots or not, but it was a good learning experience for Madison. She learned to work with strangers, improved her stay, and was exposed to the cameras and all the flashing and lighting that go along with being a model. Who knows, maybe she will get her own job one of these days!
One more piece of news. Bailie and Madison went to a talent shoot on Saturday. They are both hoping to get some work soon. I heard they had a lot of fun and did some great photos.
We hope Bert got lots of treats for all the work he did.
He might get some treats from his paycheck earnings.
Way to go, Bert! You are the MAN! Little Maddy you are just pawsome…of course they became infatuated with you. XOXO, Sparkle
Finally he is the man! He did awesome and maybe will get another job in the future. Hopefully Madison will get some work too.
Finally Bert is pulling his weight! Congratulations to Bert!! That Madison… can you send her over to our house — mom would love to kiss her nose and snuggle with her! have a great day, Emma. your doodle friend Dash
It’s almost too much with everyone wanting to give Madison so much attention. She is cute and sweet, though.
I bet they get a lot of fabulous model jobs!!! BRAVO Bert, you are a super model… like nameowmi catbell! it’s great to see you at work, that’s a job I would love too!!! YAY for the model super talents!!!
Those two did really well for their first time out. Hope they get more work to bring in more cash to cover their own expenses!
Now THAT is BEYOND cool!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!! YAY Bert!!! Bet Bert got more than what we get for product reviews 😉 Guess he showed YOU, eh? hehehe!!!!
He was paid extremely well for his work. I’m just glad he finally worked!
Bert is a natural! We bet Bailey and Madison get lots of jobs too.
Millie & Walter
I’m hoping they get some work. It’s nice when I am not the only one making some money.
That’s so exciting! Concatulations, Bert!
He had a fun time I think.
That is so cool. I hope that Bert is able to stay humble when he is famous.
Knowing him, probably not! Oh well, he is a cat, we have to deal with it.
We hope you took your percentage Emma! You are his manager, right??
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
That is a very good point!
Oh yes, we can definitely see Bert working as a model – he is such a handsome cat. It looks like you are getting a lot of help supporting the household now, Emma, so you can maybe enjoy a little more time off? 🙂
With so many siblings, they really all need to contribute and I think they are starting to see my point.
Bravo Bert, ya done good pal and we are all proud of you!
We are looking forward to seeing his work in print.
WAY TO GO BERT !!! You can now buy a NEW… appropriately Colored Carrier…
Madison has almost outgrown the cat carrier so he can have it back, complete with dog smell.
Wow! What a talented family. You all deserve you own calendar.
LOL! We just enjoy doing lots of different things and finding new opportunities when we can.
Being a model is the most exciting thing I ever heard of! Congratulations!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
I did modeling for Target for a couple years, but now it is time for the others to step up.
All super fantastic news! Project Runway has nothing on your 4 legged models!
It was a good week for work around here.
Lucky Bert!! What a great gig!
He was pretty proud of himself on the job set, and we are thrilled he is contributing to the household finally.
Good job Bert. My kitty is so small that she fits in between the slats of pet gates…lol.
These slats are pretty narrow, so even Sophie doesn’t fit. Madison did fit between the slats of our one pet gate the first two weeks she was here.
Your skill in setting up shots of Emma is leading to a whole new career for you, how exciting! Love Dolly
Pet modeling will never get us rich, but it is fun and we get some money for it.
Outstanding Bert! Make that $$$ –
Exactly how I feel!