{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000016c-3ff5-d0e1-ab7e-7ffd281e0002","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/how-much-does-amazon-love-dogs-just-ask-one-of-the-8-000-pups-that-work-here","headline":"Meet some of the dogs who help make Amazon a great place to work","description":"How much does Amazon love dogs? Just ask any of the 15,000 pups who “work” here.","datePublished":"2018-01-25T15:00:47.710Z","dateModified":"2025-06-03T18:52:37.365Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7bac336/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x610+0+38/resize/1200x600!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F20%2F67%2F2b44d8e44464baa00846c4064ae7%2Fhero001-w1a0212-copy.jpg","width":"1200","height":"600"},"articleBody":"# Meet some of the dogs who help make Amazon a great place to work\n\n*More than 15,000 dogs are registered to come work at Amazon, and even more adorable pets make regular cameo appearances on video calls and in companywide chat groups. *\n\nAmazon’s dog-obsessed culture started with one impossibly cute [corgi named Rufus](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/a-four-pawed-step-for-a-corgi-one-giant-leap-for-workplace-culture). Rufus was a regular around the office in the early days of Amazon.com, and employees used his paw to click the computer mouse to launch some of the first pages in our store. \n\nDogs have become an important part of our company ever since, and though work looks a bit different now, [Amazon’s love for dogs](https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/meet-the-dogs-of-amazon)—and pets of all kinds—has held strong throughout the years. \n\n![An animated GIF showing various images of Amazon employees with their dogs in the office and at the dog parks on campus.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/ffb2856/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1125+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F73%2F8a%2F7cfe7c544f6f9491155b1fd84b82%2Fdogs-hero-animated.gif)\n\nThere are now more than 15,000 dogs registered to come to work at over 129 [Amazon offices](https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/corporate-offices) across the Americas. The program is also available in Australia and Europe, and that number continues to grow as we add more dog-friendly offices. On top of that, there are even more pets making appearances on virtual channels like company chats and video calls. \n\nKeep reading to learn more about the pets who help make Amazon a great place to work.\n\n![A photo of an Amazon employee taking an online course on desktop and laptop devices.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/76bc8f7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F27%2F7a%2F3953910b4dffa21d643d59a540f2%2Fupskilling1.jpg)\n\n- [8 free skills training programs that help Amazon employees land higher-paying roles](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/our-upskilling-2025-programs)\n\n### Woof From Office (WFO)\n\nAmazon has a program called Dogs at Work that helps employees bring their dogs to work in a safe way. Some of the program perks include designated spaces for dogs to play, dog-friendly events, discounted pet insurance, welcome packages for registered dogs, and, of course, free treats. Employees who want to bring their dogs to the office can simply register their dog with the program, and then the pup gets an official badge that gives them access to their assigned building. Heathcliff was kind enough to show us his badge at the [Amazon Studios office in Culver City, California](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-offices/amazon-culver-city-office-tour).\n\n![An animated GIF showing several photos of dogs with their parents at the Amazon offices in Seattle. There are statistics overlaying each image. These include: \"114 dog-friendly offices,\" \"Longest dog name: Maple Whilhelmina, Devourer of Souls,\" and \"10,470 dogs registered (and counting!)\" ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/15aa5a5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F94%2F52%2F9e314e2d4a1c86b73b555602b098%2Fdogs-stats-revised-3-17.gif)\n\nMany employees say their favorite part about bringing their dogs to the office is seeing their colleagues light up when they spot their furry companions in hallways or snuggling under desks. Picasso, a spotted dachshund in Seattle, likes to snuggle in a nice fluffy bed by his mom’s feet.\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a326123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa4%2F95%2F18ec3b454766ab838942ba29e79e%2Finline-006-gabriela-discepoli-picasso-inline041-z9a2012-copy-004.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/cae8cb1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F4a%2Fb4%2F47cb47e64d93b8cf48186f911a42%2Finline-013-kristen-hackbarth-and-dottie-kristen-hackbarth-and-dottie-inline025-z9a1238-copy-008-002.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/29d4351/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc0%2F95%2Fc8812e5a466e9617825078a3fe4a%2Fz9a1558-copy-3.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5015a2f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F76%2F41%2F00583e30447aba9c613a7b8a80ef%2Finline-010-jahn-tracy-bella-002.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/373ae8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F44%2Fcc%2Fe33e7f5d4ea5a5bc259644df4a2c%2Finline-004-ashley-blanc-benny-ashley-blanc-benny-inline036-z9a1702-copy-004-001.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/aeaf0b3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F71%2F81%2Fdf08c6af4ed1a78df208d5cbac44%2Finline-003-amy-mclaughlin-hugo-inline020-z9a1033-copy-002.jpg)\n\nThe dogs love hanging out with their favorite coworkers too—both humans and fellow doggos. Hugo even doles out high fives to help keep his team motivated. \n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/911b9c3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F9b%2F4d%2F066e425b4a2696c1e56667fec0e9%2Finline001-w1a0040-copy1.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f3adce4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ff0%2F27%2F671c8ebb44bc96d20e2a269ceee6%2Finline-014-miko-qi-w-tater-and-hugo-inline033-z9a1489-copy-004.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/ecf528a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F53%2F64%2F56909b134b379d96feb3902ddbf1%2Finline-002-alex-horton-and-gumbo-inline019-z9a1004-copy-001.jpg)\n\n![An image of two dogs looking at an employee at the Amazon office in Seattle.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/fbba359/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1125+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F38%2Fa1%2F8c2ef4b44b7bbda42bfb8da026e4%2Fz9a1339-copy-2.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/0a4dd38/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ff0%2F8e%2F6cf7fd9240a7b8e950c924bf2d04%2Finline-005-brittany-bourcy-and-leika-brittany-bourcy-and-leika-inline016-z9a0839-copy-004-001.jpg)\n\n![An image of dogs in the office at Amazon's Seattle headquarters with employees. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f4342d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1220x686+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F30%2F24%2F3edef2414cbe9447b96bd71e6098%2Finline-001-adrian-lee-and-jackie-inline044-z9a2183-copy-003.jpg)\n\nMany offices were built with dogs in mind, and the Dogs at Work program is considered in every new corporate office lease. Dog-friendly features at some Amazon offices include paw wash stations and decked-out dog parks. Dogs at Work keeps these spaces running smoothly, and they also make sure the reception desks are stocked with treats—because everyone deserves a tasty snack during a day at the office! \n\n![An image of a woman spraying a house while her dog drinks from it at the Amazon dog park in Seattle. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/29dbf06/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8f%2F0f%2F62845f274ab58639bfa04b12a335%2Fz9a8061-copy.JPG)\n\n![An image of dogs playing together at the dog park at Amazon's Seattle headquarters. There is a turf field, a yellow fire hydrant, and several cement structures for the dogs to play with.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/bce8a7e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F86%2F89%2F409a8d9a42c6ba34ff720746ed24%2Fz9a7410-copy.JPG)\n\n![An image of a woman kneeling down next to her large, black labradoodle dog while washing his paws at a counter space with towels and a pail. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/95c14b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fb5%2Fa6%2F29dff78546129792ad834e68405e%2Fz9a8166-copy.JPG)\n\n![An image of an owner handing their Corgi dog a treat at the Amazon reception desk. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/68d97c1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F92%2F4a%2F0e9973bf43e98541be70050e64eb%2Fz9a8195-copy.JPG)\n\n![An image of a woman smiling while hugging her large, black labradoodle dog at the amazon dog park in Seattle.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/ffe94e2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fbc%2Fdb%2F721a50d043e8a3f71117ceb48d28%2Fz9a8118-copy.JPG)\n\nIn addition to being adorable, office dogs provide some cool benefits. Many participants in the Dogs at Work program say their dog is the reason they have met so many colleagues in the office. There are also several studies that show dogs can have a positive impact on people’s mental and physical health, reducing tension in stressful moments and motivating people to be more active.\n\n![An image of a stat card sharing how dogs benefit their owners' health.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/d5dc7e6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/692x390+0+0/resize/767x432!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ffb%2F85%2Fe332a3cb40768ce0af274a8e9e11%2Fdogs-stat-cards-revised-2.jpg)\n\n![An image of a stat card sharing how dogs benefit their owners' health.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/39e0612/2147483647/strip/true/crop/692x390+0+0/resize/767x432!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F32%2Fc4%2Fb91c47294d2e97e46ebed9b84d0e%2Fdogs-stat-cards-revised-3.jpg)\n\n![An image of a stat card sharing how dogs benefit their owners' health.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/b594939/2147483647/strip/true/crop/692x390+0+0/resize/767x432!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F4d%2F30%2Fded163e34f138e5a246301f48774%2Fdogs-stat-cards-revised.jpg)\n\nAs our workplace has evolved over the years, employees aren’t always at the office every workday, but their pets still get to see their favorite colleagues on video calls and company chat groups. The Amazon Puppers chat has more than 19,000 members who share photos of their dogs. Employees can check in anytime to view a fresh selection of adorable photos throughout the day. \n\n![Luna, an Alaskan Malamute, sits in the snow.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/b14c5a8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1598x899+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F78%2Fc4%2F23709e8947119e8d5fca173083f7%2Fluna-amazon-dogs.jpg)\n\n![An image of a dog looking at the camera](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/ee35716/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8b%2Fa9%2F54483a65408797c3abcb16110ec7%2Fcarousel-finnegan.jpg)\n\n![An image of a small white dog with one eye sitting on a bed](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/d7cba16/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1512x912+0+0/resize/767x463!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F07%2Fba%2F92e3b2014bb39e99da7b0734e42c%2Fjackieboy.jpg)\n\n![An image of a dog looking at the camera](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f2ea276/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F63%2Fcc%2Fdad712294c248b912d266ae77bbc%2Fcarousel-tutu.jpg)\n\n![An image of a dog looking at the camera](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/17ea99e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd9%2F4f%2Ff05b1869474e8a0578de13fbc3e1%2Fcarousel-laika.jpg)\n\n![An image of a dog looking at the camera](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/9b9fd2d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F4e%2Fef%2F58cc4eee4eefabfd122c00a73a66%2Fcarousel-dante.jpg)\n\n![An image of two dogs looking at the camera smiling with their tongues out.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/0ca979f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/426x347+0+0/resize/767x625!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe5%2F2e%2F8ddee4564c3cac4ecbe58f65efde%2Fmllerman.png)\n\n### Don’t forget about the other pet species ...\n\nEven the cats—a notoriously independent species—feel comfortable making an appearance on video calls and company chat groups. The Amazon Kitty Cats Meow group has more than 12,000 members who post cute cat photos, rescue stories, and memes every day. \n\n![An image of a cat looking at the camera.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a16110a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F9c%2F53%2F600f89e64f55ae56dea68e8ab731%2Fcarousel-joshtoth.jpg)\n\n![An image of a cat looking at the camera.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f82083e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8a%2Fbc%2F7dba1df448fb908077aec8ace09c%2Fcarousel-huntfra.jpg)\n\n![An image of a cat looking at the camera.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5860923/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa1%2F59%2Fc2de537f402cbaa800d0fabbe550%2Fcarousel-angegask.jpg)\n\n![An image of a cat looking at the camera.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/2ee0c4c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8b%2F22%2Fc6b0eeb040048e53f428d367c8ea%2Fcarousel-janguo.jpg)\n\n![An image of a cat looking at the camera.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/56058b6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fee%2F6a%2Ffe6246fd4fb19e0b728ff1b97c5d%2Fcarousel-sylviewg.jpg)\n\nAnd the Pets of Amazon channel offers a home for all of the proud pet owners across the company. Here, employees share pictures of all types of pets from bunnies to hedgehogs and guinea pigs to a one-eyed axolotl named Winky! \n\n![An image of a pet.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/bdcaa44/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F6e%2F55%2F1212dca84c70855cbc87e5f23368%2Fcarousel-winky.jpg)\n\n![An image of a pet.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/1f3f8e5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F6b%2Fc6%2Fa96855394d52a520dd4d230c87ea%2Fcarousel-becjami-guineapig.jpg)\n\n![An image of a pet.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/60789f2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd3%2F05%2Fefbb00d541b594beb69daf23c5a4%2Fcarousel-bird.jpg)\n\n![An image of a pet.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/3ab2edd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc9%2Fdc%2F72b530a64a6e8c760c13b503e823%2Fcarousel-buns.jpg)\n\n![An image of a pet.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/9875789/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1098+0+0/resize/767x468!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ff3%2F94%2Fb168c51f4d9e87cfad515991b135%2Fcarousel-hedgehog.jpg)\n\n### Get more info, news, and updates\n\nNow that you’ve seen some of the pets who keep everything running smoothly around here, [take a look at our latest news and updates](https://www.aboutamazon.com/) to find out what else is going on at Amazon.","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}