RoundupReads Co-Working ... with Pets!

Co-Working ... with Pets!

by Catherine Ragin Williams | 2020-04-08

YOU GUYS.

We asked … and you delivered. (Thank you for that!) 

We wanted pics of your cutest, cuddliest, floofiest, (scaliest?) co-working partners in crime who are helping to keep you sane (or perhaps ... not) while you get the hang of this all-telework-all-the-time world. And now … we have them. Behold: a sampling.

But, never fear, there are MORE OF THEM. Below. So yeah, turn off the sad and scary news for just a little bit to bask in the warmth and loveliness of your pets. Boop their noses for us, will you?

(Disclaimer: Pets in no particular order, because they all obviously should be #1!)

This is Crash – he has very strong feelings about me teleworking and the limited attention he is receiving while I’m home. Adds whole new meaning to a “crashed computer." - Wendy Bateman/AL111
BB-8, owned by Leslie Barragan/WR
Catherine Williams/AD answers to SO MANY BOSSES. Clockwise, from top: Boy, head boss Vanilla Bean, Susan and Boo Bear.
Luna, owned by Jennifer Becerra/AD.
Blaze, owned by Nicole Vera/LA.
My name is Sabrina Houston/SD3, and this is my 1.5-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi Isabelle (but we all call her Goober).
This is Eileen Nicholas/SA's colleague Mattie, under the blanket like a typical Dachshund.
Daisy and Daisy (yes, they are both named Daisy!), helping Jerri Stephenson/SF work from home.
Dixie (left) and Stray, who belong to Daniel Clem/NA.
Deborah Lee/OC-MAPI and her crew of Sasha (on the puff), Summer (on the card table) and Autumn (in the dining chair).
Fur baby belonging to Richard Golick/Boeing. Westie Sasha SnowPaws does laps around the house with his long horns!
Christina Walthour/IX and her crew (from left): Dorito, Lucky and Athena.
IRD's Kimberly Lance presents Hannah.
Tex, belonging to IRD's Kimberly Lance.
Jam begs for a belly rub from Holly Smith/SF.
Tiffany is eating well during quarantine, thanks to Lisa Gurgos of JA.
Center Ops' Julie Hardcastle with Pickles and Bella, wearing PPE that Hardcastle made by sewing two layers of cloth together and clipping on her ears.
Abigail, 8-and-a-half-weeks old, belonging to Joanie Rincon/AA.
Astro and Nonni, proud pets of Carolyn (CO) and Joe Pascucci (CM).
Brandi is taking over for Beverly Schulte/EC4.
Milt Heflin circa 2013 and grandpup Mercedes, a Chihuahua/Dachshund mix, or Chiweenie.
Ryan Jakubek/XI and Tucker hard at work.
Tina Helton's cutie with some important reminders.
Kono, who's helping Raquel Madrigal/VA by fetching her notebook.
When Jeff Black/BA can't type because of the EARRRRRRRS of Mr. Toby!
Sadie thinks Bill Stockton/NA has better things to think about than his screen.
Abby and Maggie implore Lisa Roberts/XT/XA to take a break.
Cheeto, an aptly named kitty of Holly Kurth in XA.
Pearl thinks it's high time she had a pat from Holly Kurth/XA.
Michelle Nowling in CO thinks Maeve, the sweetest Greyhound, is the world's cutest co-worker.
Lola is more excited about Joshua Parris/CM getting to work from home than she lets on.
Cotton, another very aptly named pet belonging to Joyce Repa from the Office of the CFO/LA.
Dolly sharing her Monday mood with owner Mary Beth Schwartz/JA.
Percy making sure Erin Misegades/AH gets everything done.
Jaclyn Gilbert/FOD and her pets MECO, Bryzzo, Maddie and Princess Leia, who clearly are not practicing social distancing!
Who's the goodest boy? Reese Squires/IRD thinks Bentley is!
Latte, Xena, Bud, Leia, Casper and Bella wait for mom and dad (Debra Miller/JB7 and Steven Miller/NT2) to finish teleworking so they can play.
Lisa Becerra/LC demonstrates multitasking at its finest with Trixie and Abby.
Kate aims the look of “When can we take a break?” to Vicky Byrne/SA.
Cookie Monner flashes a grin at owner Cynthia Hernandez/EV.
Lynda Estes/ES2 is co-working with JJ (the dog) and Joel (the kid).
Lynda Estes/ES2 also has Luna … which is a very popular pet name at JSC!
Tina Helton's Bruno sporting the anxiety-filled, pasted-on smile that seems commonplace these days.
YumYum is very helpful to Betsy Fleming/OP.
Molly Bannon/EA and her favorite collaboration buddy, Bailey.
Phoebe has taken to sitting on the shoulder of owner Anne Roemer/AH while teleworking.
Rindy Carmichael/NS says that Harvey believes in conserving energy whenever possible. WE FEEL THAT, Harvey.
Debbie Applegate/NA enjoys her new work colleagues, Abigail and Barnabas. Abbie is the sassy tortoiseshell and Barney is the handsome gray.
Susan Steinberg/HH&P is supervised by Maya (pet feline). Cats seem to have a knack for ruling people.
Benji thinks there should be a home for him in FOD when this quarantine thing is over (with owner Jeff Ray).
Kaitlyn Bushey/SF with a very cute pair of cuddle bugs, Bailey (left) and Sable.
Lily (dog) and cat Niko (cat) supervise Laura Barron/ER4.
Space is cool an all, Mom, but have you seen ME? Valentino to Victoria Ugalde/AD.
Tracy Minish/FOD sneaks in his co-working pal Artemis.
Hodor makes the case that bunnies make excellent co-workers. Just ask Ashton Archer/ES3.
Melissa Gard/OA struggles to see the screen through the heads of Alex and Annie.
Maggie (dog) and Roman (cat) are great substitute co-workers for Amanda Stubblefield Barnard/FOD.
Chloe ensures that Cheryl Bass/BA keeps procurement humming along.
Michael Boggs/OA says Hopper is a tri-pawed dog his sister rescued who's missing one of his front legs. Hopper is always up for meeting new people and dogs.
Callie and Muggie are content to allow Matthew Bordelon/OA do all the work himself.
Millie (behind the wheel) and Murphie, off galivanting while mom Shari Miller/BA toils at home.
Piggy, the cutest non-pig ever, plays while Tammy Hoke/IC gets down to business.
Nicole Hernandez/AH says that Jacob likes to impress during Senior Staff telecons with his tie.
Princess prefers that Nicole Hernandez/AH not work at all.
Lunch breaks are Barkley and Duncan's favorite time with Jim Dawson/White Sands.
Working dogs Bigfoot and Astro, sleeping on the job with Mary Quinn/IC.
Jack laying on the guilt thick for mom Ansley Browns/OB and dad Scott Browns/IRD.
Nala is a pro at muting her mom Stacey Welch/AD during meetings by napping on the computer microphone. Nala's brothers Melo and Kei prefer playing outside to furthering NASA's missions.
Mama Gina Clenney/LA brings home the bacon while adorable slug-a-bugs Callie and Kenzie nap the day away.
Any fan of Roundup (Captain) is a fan of ours! Captain belongs to Ashleigh Miller/CI4.
Ma, I think I'll just chill here ... Cori to Alexs McCauley-Slack/XE.
Fuzzy, a tabby Maine Coon, finds work overrated. (Mother is Alexs McCauley-Slack/XE)
Elizabeth Hartley/NA with her Schnauzer squad: Gunner the Mini Schnauzer and Jules the Giant Schnauzer.
Susan Curry/HHPC and Elijah “Eli” Fangly McNomcat combine efforts in support of NASA.
Snickers takes to caretaking. Snickers belongs to Debbie Jackson/FOD.
Harley is all ears for mom Debbie Jackson/FOD.
Sadie is not impressed with all the teleworking Mallory Yates/CC3 is doing.
Tiger would like to know the status of the TPS reports, Chris McWilliams/EP6.
Remington has taken to attending teleconferences with Silvia Molano/AH2.
Chloe loves supporting NASA if it means napping. (Owned by Silvia Molano/AH2.)
Vex’ahlia thinks Megan Englert/ER5 is being dramatic when she says it's tricky to work when your co-worker insists on rolling around on your desk and occasionally nipping your fingers!
Luckypig's reaction when he learned he might be stuck home with dad Matthew Remmich/AOD for a while.
Boxers Esther and Samson, fur babies of Anita Dorio/EP6, commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo with the rest of us.
Co-workers of Heather Thomas/IA, Teddy and Charlie, snooze on the job.
Rocket is the handsome pup of Jorge Santana in FOD, a Siberian Husky about 4 months old.
Aspen flashes an expression commonplace in meetings to Jason Thompson/CD2.
Newt and Freya provide moral support to Matthew Smith/CI.
This cutie, Morty, loves where his mom, Audrie Colorado/SK, works.
Remi … is just not as hardworking as Brandy Holmes/CX2.
Stephine Nava/OD and her quartet of babies, from left: Starfire, Groot, Twinkie and Jupiter. Twinkie is the mother, and the three were all born on Cinco De Mayo six years ago.
Gracie is the miniature donkey of Cathy Garrett/OR. Mama reports that she is sweet as can be but curious beyond measure!
How could Daniel Surber/FOD not like working from home with this sweet boy, Elroy?
Apollo is all smiles with Taylor Byrd/HH&P at home.
Roundup is pleased to feature the decidedly unfloofy but super-cute Mr. Spock (dog) and Nyla, babies of Anicca Lewis/ShopNASA retail store.
Faithful friend Monty keeps Elena Fermin/LA company.
Linus the Goldendoodle gives Mike Sullivan/MP lots of floof and good advice.
Meet Tyson, fur son of Randy Stafford/FOD. Tyson likes short walks, long naps, and peanut butter.
Tootsie is stationed under the desk of Jonah Burgin/EP6.
According to Sophia Pederson/WR1, Princess Leia is a great co-worker, but definitely tired of her parents being at home.
Gator is glad to have mommy (Sarah Quansy/FOD) and daddy (Jarrett Quansy/Gateway) home with him.
Shadow believes at-work cuddles ARE appropriate. (Owned by Sean Collins/IC.)
Desiree' Thompson/OH has to remind Bugsy that you can't spot the station when it's bright outside.
Cooper beckons to Susan Hulsey/Center Ops to take a break.
All work and no play makes Foxy a tired pup. (Owned by Sara Zwart/SA.)
First Pumpkin will rule NASA. Then … the world. (Owner: Sara Brooks/FOD.)
SQUIRREL! Distractions are real, as Iris and Governor prove. These cuties belong to Bridget Torres/IC.
Who's a good boy to Joseph Trevathan/ES?! Quigley is.
Robert Dempsey doesn't have a pet butting into his telecons; however, his #supportpumpkin likes to get in the way.
Finny, owned by Lisa Dunlap/CD, at full attention.
Ellie is not happy with the business attire picked by Ashley Nelson/FOD.
Margie Perkins/Boeing thinks of Bear as her star.
Pretty sure David Fletcher/EV hasn't housebroken this one … Slo-Mo Joe!
Penny, a 13-year-old rescue, keeps her mom Maria Telles/RA supported while working from home.
Pawrent Andrea Dunn/AD can't think of a better co-worker than sweet Daisy.
When you're just too cute to work (Mopsy). Rescued by Michael Ruiz/EG.
Roxy (small dog) and Lucy (big dog) on guard while Yolanda Bejarano/JA supports the center.
Chameleon Poppy, owned by Tyler Lane/ER5, thinks the workforce should be inclusive to reptiles, too.
Does Tyler Lane/ER5 own Luca … or is it the other way around?
Pippa is not interested in you rating her customer service, thankyouverymuch. Owned by Wendy O’Malley/IRD.
Misty doesn't find typing essential to telework. (Owned by Sarah Grant-Baudains/ISS IT.)
This cutie, Himalaya, is being fostered by Amy Losh/Leidos, and is available from League City Animal Shelter!
This Rona is the only one we care to know … Owned by Victor Kitmanyen/SA.
Becky Sewell/FOD on break with Nikko and Finn (Boston Terrier).
Lindsey Godlove/Leidos can't complete a late-night work sesh without the PIV badge. (Good thinking, Lincoln!)
How can business get analyzed by Tracy Walpole/XI with co-workers as adorable as Clyde?!
Leah Davis/FOD is the proud pawrent of Bandit and Cali.
Distractions are much easier to come by these days when Rose Foye (Stokes)/AH is co-working with Remy.
For Claire Alexander/FOD, tail wags from Milo are a bonus for a job well done.
Eager not-beavers Maxwell and Teddy report for duty with Isis Gomez/SA.
Scotty and Geordi, named after two chief engineers of the USS Enterprise, are owned by Pat Carreon/FOD.
Ramses II is there to lend a paw in case Robert Hafernick/CD happens to need it.
Somehow, Suzanne Singleton/CB may be less efficient with her "helpers" around. Bella is the perfect size for telework, while Curbie waits to get some keyboard time.
You wouldn't guess it, but this female Bearded Dragon, Rex, is a whiz at spreadsheets. (Owned by Amy Spenrath/CO.)
Muffin, baby of Bryce Caughron/EA, thinks that this telework concept was devised for lesser beings, i.e., humans.
Owned by Barbara Glisan/LA, Pepper's hair game stays strong even when in quarantine.
Six-year-old Bentley will get RIGHT ON THAT … in a while. (Owned by Kathy Acuna/XT.)
Hickory thinks Karl Heiman/EP should tell him more about the future of human space exploration.
These pretty princesses, Belle and Cinderella (foreground), aren't waiting around for Prince Charming; they are jumping into work with Joan Robertson/SK.
Lord Stanley thinks work is strictly for hoomans. Specifically, Sara Whiting/HH&P and Everett Bolduc/FOD.
Reporting? Metrics? Pyewacket, named from the movie, “Bell, Book and Candle,” shows disdain for it. (Owned by Eileen Smith/FOD.)
Apollo, on the hunt for a new human spaceflight program. Jessica Curry/OZ will tell him about Artemis.
Capes were last year. This year's superheroes wear MASKS, like Gemma. (Owned by Lynn Saile/SF.)
When your cat, Kaladin, doesn't think your typing is quite the thing. (Owned by Luke Miles/FOD.)
Deborah Byerly/NA nominates Belle for cutest team member ever.
Sailor is off-site security (and comfort) for Beth Sheridan/GP.
Lucy is a huge fan of NASA. Thank goodness her human, Ryan Amick/SF3, works there.
Nicholas Ninan/OP is the proud owner of the Marvelous Ms. Hazel! Recently adopted from the SPCA, Hazel loves new dogs and people and is obviously not huge on social distancing.
Rose Coke-Garner/EV gets the side-eye from co-worker Grunt.
Lulu and Daisy find work a bit tiresome, if we're being honest. (Owned by Andrea Dunn/ERO.)
Michelle Wood/CX4 acknowledges that when at home, bathroom breaks are an invitation for the cats to take over.
Jax, a 7-year-old Yorkie, has mixed feelings about COVID-19, which is allowing him to receive extra attention, loving and WALKS right now from Debbie Buscher/EX.
Jax doesn't understand why Nichole Schwanbeck/SA chooses to look at a screen when, instead, she could look at a handsome lizard.
Alida Andrews/XM and officemates Maxie Cat (on the left) and Pixel (on the right). That's Pixel's glass of water; she doesn’t believe in drinking from a bowl like an “ordinary cat.” (We felt that, Pixel.)
Bubby and Goobers, adorable pups of Merrell Skipper/XA.
Moose steals the chair from Ashley Chaves/BT.
When Joel Walker, director of Center Ops, is at home, it's LittleDog who's in charge.
Lap dog? Pffft. How about lap cat? Here, Anakin stays planted on the lap of Brooklyn Herman/FOD.
Coronavirus is no laughing matter, but Colby is sooo happy to have Cynthia Chism/GA close by.
Word (er, Maura White/IC) has it that this is not only the cutest co-worker, but the nosiest!
Don't mind Charley, Christina Feng/WR1, he's just judging your output.
Max, furry friend of Taryn Atchley Brownfield/XX, who works like we all want to.
Social distancing is more fun with you around … Kathleen Vander Kaaden/XI with Mica Douglas.
Scout is providing quality control for Kadi Gashlin/FOD like a good dog!
Sadie works to convince Kim Seaton/HH&P that frequent walks are vital right now.
NEED MOAR BLANKETS. Oscar to Gary Jordan/ERO.
Ellie Mae is going to be the goodest girl because Mom (Jayne Medellin/OP) gets to work from home!
Pete the Cat (love it—hooray for books!) prevents Cindy Ocel/CD from typing.
Gustavo, owned by DeAnna Alvarado/KBR, stretching from a long day at work.
Task 1 for Erin Anthony/OP: Cuddles! Bello insists.
Stunners Ripley (black Belgian) and Nala (German Shepherd) "work" with Sharon Goza/ER.
Kilroy's motto: Dress to impress, even when teleworking. Owned by Esteban Guzman/EG.
Gus thinks the importance of caffeine cannot be overstated. (Owned by Cordt Cashen/OD.)
Smudge substitutes meetings for naps under the supervision of Darby Vicker/EG.
Ziggy pleads for a walk from Alicia Baker/EC5.
Artemus (cute name!) implores Monica Visinsky/ER3 to toss the ball already.
According to Ed Van Cise/FOD, Bradshaw is the kind of co-worker that encourages you to just put your microphone on mute and tip back for a siesta ...
Jormi thinks all the fur balls populating this gallery are super overrated. (Owned by TJ Casselberry/FOD.)
Piper works to convince Miranda Peters/FOD that she's working too many hours. (Not pictured is dad, James Peters/OP.)
Leo thinks Brittany Pitcel/CD could use an extra set of eyes on the project.
Computer screen says it all. Midge and Sarah Manning/EG.
Pugs, much like potato chips, are better the more you have. Here are Samson and Delilah, owned by Mike Matheny/OP.
What could possibly improve working conditions? Oh, right, BUDDY! (Owned by Bradley Gregg/ER5.)
Unlike a lot of us, it seems, Atia, owned by Debra Newman Hill/IX, still finds the energy to get dolled up during quarantine.
Vinny sleeps while visions of galaxies afar dance in his head. (Owned by Elisabeth Gambone/EA.)
Work hard, sleep harder, amirite?! Margo Chaos James, a 12-week-old Dalmatian pup owned by Erica James/EX.
Lap-dog-sized? But of course. Piper, owned by Carolyn Snyder Hansen/ERO.
Pluto always uses his manners when requesting breaks. (Owned by Kristen John/EA.)
Prudence thinks teambuilding with Wendy Babb/GC is better when done outside.
Misty prefers to be in the middle of the action with Megan Shutika/CX.
David Fretz/ER owns these cuties. Sherlock, left, can open doors with his nose, while Rocket likes to run really fast in the backyard.
What Ashby doesn't offer in energy, he makes up for in floof. Owned by Mark Wilson/SF.
TommyShawn Long/ERO would like to report "Grandpa" for sleeping on the job.
Jason Morrow/OP says that Bosco is ready for the meeting where they toss around ideas … and his favorite toy!
Vader eagerly awaits the start of a new workday with Charlotte Armstrong/CD.
It's always the same story no matter where you work. Sarah Shull/XE is helped by enthusiastic co-worker Maize … while his less-helpful brother Raja naps outside.
Avalon, the Great Dane, definitely thinks her parents' number-one job is to pet her while they are home. She doesn’t mind the occasional delicious treat either. (Owned by Drew and Katie Hood/EC.)
MECO is focused on Gateway, just like Emma Lehnhardt/MP.
For Indie (foreground) and Kanti (background), telework is pretty chill. (Owned by Jose Cruz/ERO.)
Luna, a 6-year-old dilute calico adopted from the League City Animal Shelter, wants to make sure Mama Rachael Copeland/OEOD offers ample opportunity for treats.
Smokey warms the chair for MarySue Bell/XI.
Cassie works hard on Orbit 1 supporting ISS HRF operations remotely from home! (Owned by Jonathan Kemp/SD2.)
Kiki, favorite little helper of Billy Cowan/NT.
Alan Currie/NE basks in the warmth with Macey and Bentley.
Lacey Girl, the definition of bright-eyed and (sorta) bushy tailed. (Owned by Olga Kieschnick/SA4.)
Victor Rice/FOD says Nugget even followed the console dress code. Look out, future TOPO at the console!
Jasper finds it unthinkable that his hooman co-worker, Erin Connell/SA, would wake him from his beauty sleep.
Sir Lancelot, main assistant of Vanessa deVera. According to deVera, he does wear pajamas. So do we … and now all day, too!
Paula Fradette/CD is having to share precious workspace with Ollie and Scarlet, but we can think of no cuter invasion.
Dennis Arnold/NT and his co-workers, clockwise from top left: Ginger, Mylo and Greycie. We would put money on the real boss lady being Greycie …
Barry Tobias/CI has one curious helper out of three, it seems.
Linus hides his feelings about the project with Tyler Minish/CB.
Blythe Starkey/SK spoils Basset Hound Rocky every so often with a puppy whip from Starbucks. Lucky guy!
Bob DeVitis/Boeing won't suffer from loneliness at his workstation with Baby (the Calico) and Galadriel (gray and white) for company.
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