Remember when our parents used to say, “You think money grows on trees?” Well, guess what? It doesn’t—but apparently, it grows in the pawprints of pets with Instagram accounts.

Imagine negotiating a deal worth millions for a dog that can’t sit still, or managing a cat diva who refuses to meow without sparkling water. Welcome to the bizarre-yet-believable world of Certified Pet Influencer Managers, where your four-legged friend’s side-eye is worth more than your entire salary.

Feeling attacked? Don’t worry, we all are.

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What Exactly Is This Job?

Think of them as talent agents, but for pets. These managers are the unseen powerhouses behind the paw-licking perfection you see on your timeline.

They juggle brand partnerships, organize photo shoots, and sometimes even deal with PR crises (yes, a corgi once got canceled for “biting the wrong hand”).

Their hustle is real:

  • Analytics Wiz: They obsess over engagement rates because if a dog’s likes dip, the kibble deals disappear.
  • Negotiation Pros: Pet food brands may offer free treats, but these managers demand the cash. Fluffy’s glam doesn’t pay for itself!
  • Crisis Managers: Last week, a Chihuahua accidentally endorsed a cat toy, and Twitter had a meltdown. Guess who had to fix it?
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A Day in the Life of a Pet Influencer Manager:

Imagine this: It’s 6 AM in Lagos. Tobi, a 25-year-old Certified Pet Influencer Manager, wakes up to an urgent email. Her client, Bella the Bulldog, has gone viral overnight for barking in sync to Burna Boy’s “Last Last.”

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Here’s how her day plays out:

  • 8:00 AM: Tobi secures Bella an exclusive ₦20M partnership with a local plantain chips brand. The brief? “Make her bite a chip while looking happy.” Easy money.
  • 12:00 PM: Disaster strikes. A rival dog named Buster throws shade on TikTok, calling Bella’s barks autotuned. Tobi drafts a video reply: “Bella doesn’t need autotune. She’s naturally iconic.” Gbam! 50k likes.
  • 3:00 PM: Bella’s photoshoot in Lekki almost derails when she chases a random goat. Tobi manages to coax her back with suya (Bella prefers spicy).
  • 9:00 PM: Exhausted but victorious, Tobi updates Bella’s profile bio: “Barking to the bank since 2022.”

Why People Can’t Get Enough of This Job:

1. The Nostalgia Factor:
Remember when our dogs’ biggest flex was chasing their tails? Now they’re landing partnerships with brands we can’t even afford. Somewhere, our ancestors are shaking their heads, asking why they didn’t monetize their village goats.

2. Curiosity & FOMO:
Let’s be real: Who wouldn’t want to know how a rabbit named Cuddles bought a Tesla? If your bank account makes you cry, this job makes you laugh—and envy.

3. Tribalism & Pride:
Naija no dey carry last, even in pet influencer management. While Western countries boast about their TikTok cats, we’ve got a rooster named Koko who’s the face of a mobile network ad. If that doesn’t spark national pride, what will?


How This Job Became a Thing:

Blame Gen Z. We turned side hustles into full-blown empires, and pet influencers became the ultimate goldmine. Brands realized that a dog in sunglasses gets more clicks than a human in a suit. And with the world hooked on funny videos, the demand for these managers skyrocketed.


Final Thoughts:

Certified Pet Influencer Managers are living proof that in today’s world, anything can be monetized. And the real plot twist? Your dog might just have better career prospects than you.

So, the next time you’re stuck in traffic wondering where your life went wrong, remember this: somewhere, a cat in Abuja just paid off a mortgage with one wink.


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