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Timmy actually spent his first two years with the Guide Dogs organization. Often dogs who don't make it through the training drop out to become canine concierges or pets, but Timmy apparently passed his test and did clock time with a visually-impaired partner before retiring. No word on why he opted for a career change, although the Kimpton folks say that "with his non-stop wagging tail and his dedication to serving others" it was clear that Timmy's true calling was in the hospitality industry. Hmm, sounds like someone was too cheeky for disciplined work and heard about the sweet life of a lobby dog.

Portland locals are invited to meet Timmy at his welcome bash on the 22nd, from 6–8 p.m. (a $5 donation to Guide Dogs for the Blind is requested.) If you can't make it to the event, you can find Timmy on the job 10–6, Tuesdays through Saturdays. In addition to his role as Chief Belly Rub Accepter, he will be overseeing the monthly pet psychic and pet masseuse programs. (So you can finally find out what Rufus thinks of that time you left him in the kennel to have a lost weekend in Vegas.) After hours he will go home with the hotel's concierge, Decoteau Wilkerson.

Timmy replaces fellow yellow Lab, Art, who recently retired from the same position at the Hotel Monaco Portland after three years of service.

Room service, massages, hanging out in hotel lobbies, early retirement ... um, where can we get a job like this?