This Hyderabad company hires a golden retriever as ‘Chief Happiness Officer’, Netizens say he already looks exhausted & overworked

A startup based in Hyderabad is going viral for hiring a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). The company, Harvesting Robotics, made the announcement on LinkedIn through a post by its co-founder, Rahul Arepaka. The post quickly became popular online.

“Meet our newest hire, Denver – Chief Happiness Officer,” the post read. “He doesn’t code. He doesn’t care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up. Also, we’re officially pet-friendly now. Best decision. BTW: He’s got the best perks in the company.”
Denver may not be helping with tech work or business presentations, but Rahul says just having him around has made a big difference in the office. “Making our space pet-friendly and bringing Denver in was one of the best decisions we’ve made," he wrote on LinkedIn.



The post received thousands of likes and comments, with many people showing love for Denver and his new job.

How people reacted online

People on the internet had a lot of fun with the news. One person joked, “CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy.” Arepaka replied, “Not exhausted. We told him to take care of the next funding round.”

Another user said, "He looks stressed," and Arepaka responded, "He's currently in the cultural fit interview at Harvested."

Denver even made his own LinkedIn profile and joined in the fun. In one playful exchange with Arepaka, he asked, “Can I be CEO instead, Pawsible?”

Pet-friendly offices make employees happier

While Denver’s story is adorable, it also shows how offices are changing. Big companies like Google, Amazon, and Zappos have allowed pets at work for years. Studies show that pets can reduce stress, help coworkers bond, and even improve productivity.
One study by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) found that 91% of people in pet-friendly offices feel more connected to their work, and 87% say they are more likely to stay at their job. So, hiring Denver wasn’t just cute—it’s actually a smart move for the company.