WFH | Another gallery of employees' children and pets

April 13, 2020
This is Alice Cooper . He loves being involved in work projects and making his opinions known. Here, he's pictured in his usual spot on the couch, very excited that I left my spot at the kitchen table to come talk to him. His interests include being cozy,
While I'm working in one room, my son Zach is taking his college courses in another room. Sara is enjoying college! – Julie A. Bell, administrative associate, Housing and Residential Life
In their defense, pugs are not considered part of the working dog group. This is Trudy, Fred, Tank and Wubby. – Dee Belle-Oudry, interim associate department head for education and academic affairs and director of academic services, Department of Chemist
My on-staff health adviser, Yogi, reminds me to step away from my desk and get some fresh air from time to time. – Alexis Blue, interim director of news content and communications, Office of University Communications
Scooter is not allowed on the furniture and has three feet on the ground. She does this all the time. She's a hoot. – Jill Bullock, associate director, Center for Rural Health
Buddy knows it's quitting time for me and dinnertime for him. So, he crawls under the table and puts his head up so I can see those sad eyes to let me know he's starving. Works every time. – Justine Collins, assistant to the director, School of Theatre, F
My cat's name is Abraham Lincoln. He thinks my workspace belongs to him. In this picture, he is meowing at me for disturbing his very important nap. – Megan Cunnington, senior academic adviser, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Loki and Kaiser are definitely the cutest! Loki is the chocolate Lab and Kaiser is the German shepherd pup. – Linda L. Denno, interim dean, College of Applied Science and Technology
Our household has the social distancing bonus of a home under renovation and a new puppy! There are dog toys and construction materials everywhere. The one by the window is Ari, under desk is Zona. Not pictured: puppy Molly. – Rhegan Derfus, senior progra
Miss Bumblebee Cabbagepatch making sure my desk setup is purrgonomic. – Aileen J. Dingus, marketing and events coordinator and National Science Foundation Innovation Corps site program manager, Tech Launch Arizona
This is Chamoy . Life is ruff when the new "co-worker" doesn't pull her weight. – Christina Dominguez, regional recruiter for Texas, Admissions and New Student Enrollment
Here is Bacon, aka Tocino, aka Tocinatus . – Andy DuMont, director of communications, Executive Office of the President
This is LuLu, my labradoodle, reporting for "work" at the start of the day. – Susan C. Ellis, associate specialist for medical education, Department of Medicine
My kiddos, Eli and Elsie. Class on the grass! – Jeremy Frey, principal lecturer, Department of English
Attached is a photo of my son's dog, Abbie, who was my personal assistant last week. She sat underneath the table I was using to work on and popped up to say "hi." – Liz Hague, administrative associate, Center for Gamma-Ray Imaging
This is Misty, a black-and-white cat who looks a bit like Pepé Le Pew on the back. She is demonstrating how new employees need to be "flexible" with the changes happening right now. Though, any more "flexible" and she might need to be reported to HR for i
Axel Rose working at home. – Misha Harrison, executive director of experience, Marketing and Brand Management
Jade asking for a break. – Misha Harrison, executive director of experience, Marketing and Brand Management
Writing procedures from home. Sugar the cat steps in to proofread because she doesn't trust spell check while Suzy the dog makes sure there's no tortilla chips wasted. – Bruce Hille, facility engineer, Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
Writing procedures from home. Sugar the cat steps in to proofread because she doesn't trust spell check while Suzy the dog makes sure there's no tortilla chips wasted. – Bruce Hille, facility engineer, Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
This is my kitty Gilligan. He has been a great helper! I thought he was happy that I was working from home until I saw this cartoon! – Karrie Hurley, administrative assistant, Division of Human Resources
I've been reading in the corral with my horse Bambi some days and this particular day she took an interest in the dissertation! Happy working from home! I hope this makes someone's day. – Kelsey John, postdoctoral research associate, American Indian Studi
My three new supervisors, from left to right: Mochaccino, Macayley and Thor. – Cindy Klatte, mental health clinician, Counseling and Psych Services
Glen the cat is paying close attention to President Robbins' video message to faculty and staff. – Sara Knepper, director of academic advising and certification officer, College of Education
Mika has been helping me work from home. She can be a bit of an attention hog but look at that face! – Juliana Lincoln, academic adviser, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ida is quite pleased to be in a tall swivel chair for a moment. – Claire Mannle, instructor, School of Theatre, Film and Television
My co-worker Sammie wants another treat. She's an old lady who still loves the sunshine, digging and of course treats. Many times, I'll be with my face in the screen with my mind in Work World and all of a sudden, I feel this cold nose bumping up my hand
This is Raven. She's very happy I'm home more but doesn't like that she's not allowed to lay on my laptop. – Melynda Noble, senior coordinator of projects and events, University of Arizona Cancer Center
Ramsey was waiting for me to finish a Zoom call. – Norma Ortega, associate director of housing human resources and payroll, Housing and Residential Life
My husband captured the attached photo of my new co-workers, Gozer and Wembley, and me. I was setting up my next Zoom meeting and did not realize my dog posse had camped out behind me. – Erin Paradis, lecturer, Eller College of Management
Nova, shown here relaxing in her fruit tart, is very excited we are home all the time now. – Natalie Payne, doctoral student, genetics graduate interdisciplinary program
Annie is helping Justin Phillips, admissions evaluator in Admissions and New Student Enrollment, work on his laptop and sharing work-at-home tips, because she works from home all the time. – Jana Phillips, program coordinator, School of Information
Andrew and Lucy Prevenas take part in a Moana-themed yoga session on Friday, March 27. – Nick Prevenas, senior writer and news and media relations assistant, Office of University Communications
Here is my very hardworking new furry employee! Her name is Daisy, and this is how she greets me every morning, and the occasional jumping on my lap to see what's happening on my screen, of course. :) – Stephanie Schaller, enrollment counselor, Arizona On
I have to confess I have discovered I am not a "work-at-home" person, but given the circumstances, I have adapted quite well. I love animals, so in this picture are two of the many pets my family and I have at home. These are Peanut-Butter and Jelly, two
Working from home setup, helpers, and pet: Xaynen, 10 years old, Keyan, 7 years old and Twenty, 10 weeks old. – Jennise Taylor, executive assistant, Office of University Communications
Working from home setup, helpers, and pet: Xaynen, 10 years old, Keyan, 7 years old and Twenty, 10 weeks old. – Jennise Taylor, executive assistant, Office of University Communications
"The Braintrust." Scooter, Bomber and MoMo are shadow professors keeping me in line! – Patrick T. Tortorici, assistant professor of practice, College of Applied Science and Technology
My new "office" in the corner of the family room, with my office assistant, Lily! – Rick Tuckett, associate professor, School of Theatre, Film and Television
Like many organizations, the University of Arizona Center for Innovation has gone primarily virtual. Still, the productivity never stops! During a virtual team meeting, we were joined by three new members of our startup support team. Nothing like cats, do
A benefit to Mom working from home is that Sadie gets her favorite blanket laundered more frequently. Here she is all snuggled up, with her University of Arizona blanket fresh out of the washer. – Amy Warren, administrative assistant, Department of Spanis
The black fluffy cat is Alucard and the other is Vincent . My fur babies-turned-colleagues are keeping me company during my work hours. They also remind me when it is lunchtime, when it's naptime, and when to get some sunshine. – Lydia Watts, administrati
Mae and Miles lovin' on each other! – Wendy Wienhoff, director of management information systems career management, Eller College of Management
I've attached a photo of a thing my dogs have begun to do. Indy and Tamale like to lie down directly behind my chair so I can't get up during the workday without disturbing them. – Suzanne Williams, HIPAA privacy analyst, Research, Innovation and Impact
The human is my son, Leo, age 12. The little beagle on the left is Rosie, who we recently adopted from a medical research lab. The little beagle on the right is Shay, who moonlights as a car alarm. – Romi Carrell Wittman, assistant professor and organiza

Were you tired yet of seeing photos of your colleagues' pets and children?

Sorry, silly question.

The third gallery is here, and, just like the first and second ones, it's full of cute kids, lazy dogs and mischievous cats – with the additions of a horse and a couple tortoises.

Hopefully, these photos bring you smiles while we continue working from home. If you need another boost, here's a collection of happy news submitted from members of the University community.

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