Meet the Real Bosses of Young Plumbing
Sure, our licensed plumbers keep the water flowing, but it’s the real VIPs—Very Important Paws—who run the show around here. Meet the feline faces behind the scenes at Young Plumbing.
Whether supervising from a windowsill, napping on paperwork, or inspecting rubber bands for quality control, our office cats bring comfort, charm, and just the right amount of a pawsitive cattitude. They may not know a wrench from a faucet, but they’ve mastered the art of morale boosting and treat negotiations.
Say hello to the Young Plumbing puursonnel!
Franklin
Chairman of the Welcoming Committee
Therapeutic Purring: A friendly, laid-back charm makes him able to calm humans with soothing purrs, soft headbutts, and the occasional snuggle in stressful situations.
High-Impact Playtime Enforcement: Exceptional at speedwalking to nowhere, chasing invisible prey, zooming through the office at lightning speed, and occasionally falling off furniture during extreme antics.
Master of Strategic Napping in Boxes: Capable of falling asleep in any box in any situation, regardless of environment or time of day. Notable for always finding the most inconvenient place to rest, preferring the paperwork you are working on or directly on top of your keyboard, testing it for warmth and comfort.
Snack Negotiation: Expert in leveraging adorably wide eyes and gentle paw taps to secure an additional treat or two, often convincing humans to give up their own food in the process.
Linus
Collaboration Specialist
Expert Cuddling: Adept at offering affection at all the right moments, ensuring a full range of cuddles and lap naps. Successfully manages and maintains the office, ensuring human attention is consistently redirected to him at all hours of the day. Proficient in following Franklin everywhere he goes.
Skilled Redecorator: Mastered the art of flopping down wherever he chooses to move office equipment, paperwork, and anything else in the way to create the most dramatic “drop” noises possible, thus maintaining the office excitement levels.
Expert Meowing: Proficient in both subtle and loud vocalizations to communicate demands and desires, focusing on human interaction, studying the nuances of petting, belly rubs, and the art of purring on command. Research on “The Art of Sleeping for 18 Hours and Still Being the Center of Attention” was recognized as groundbreaking within the feline community.
Window Watcher: Always on high alert for birds, squirrels, and other potential threats from the window. Can remain absolutely still for hours, purrfecting the art of “suspenseful staring.”
Charlie
Professional Napper and Snack Enthusiast
Breakfast Manager: Executes strategic food demand campaigns to secure meal service at precisely the right moment (preferably 30 minutes earlier than scheduled) and additional snacks throughout the day.
Top-Tier Food Inspector: Expert in taste-testing various human food items, offering critical reviews through sniffs, meows, and the occasional swat if deemed unworthy of his royal palate.
Stationary Investigation Expert: Specializes in conducting detailed analyses of office stationery items, including, but not limited to, rubber bands. Conducts in-depth investigations into the contents of drawers, bags, and cardboard boxes, thoroughly inspecting and ensuring proper internal space for napping.
Advanced Human and Feline Studies: Focuses on the study of human behavior, particularly how to manipulate them to ensure constant attention and food.
Max
Risk Assessment Liaison
Obstacle Course Navigation: Despite being somewhat visually impaired, Max is skilled at navigating the office’s furniture and clutter, leaping gracefully from surfaces, and always landing on his feet—except when he doesn’t. He enhances morale by providing unpredictable moments of joy, mystery, and occasional destruction.
Advanced Visionary: He’s an expert at the art of staring into empty corners, demonstrating focus and persistence in looking at things no one else can see—and neither can he.
Proficient Lap Occupant: Regularly initiates strategic invasions of personal space and claims laps as personal territory, ensuring humans are properly immobilized, thus testing the limits of human patience while taking well-deserved naps.
Code Execution Officer: Maintains an active role in the enforcement of boundaries, particularly the “Do Not Touch Me When I’m Sleeping” rule and the “Please Feed Me Now” law. A truly inspiring feline who makes office life both challenging and wonderful. His ability to create chaos and cuteness simultaneously is unparalleled.
