Hyderabad startup hires golden retriever as Chief Happiness Officer, and the Internet can’t handle the cuteness

In the most heartwarming “new hire” story you’ll read all week, a Hyderabad-based startup has gone delightfully viral for hiring a golden retriever named Denver as its newest team member with a tail-wagging twist. Denver’s official title? Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). And no, he doesn’t code. He cuddles.


Harvesting Robotics, a forward-thinking startup working on sustainable laser-weeding tech for farmers, made this adorable announcement through a LinkedIn post by co-founder Rahul Arepaka. The post, which quickly gathered thousands of likes and an avalanche of love-filled comments, introduced Denver with a perfect blend of sass and snuggles:

“Meet our newest hire, Denver - Chief Happiness Officer. 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”. Naturally, the internet melted faster than a pup in a sunbeam.



Denver, who now trots around the Harvesting Robotics office stealing snacks, smiles, and snuggles, has unofficially become the most beloved new recruit on LinkedIn. With silky ears, golden fluff, and an unbeatable tail-wag-to-stress ratio, he’s redefining workplace wellness, one belly rub at a time.

Reactions poured in faster than a pup chasing a tennis ball. “CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy,” quipped one user. “4 paws, 0 stress & 100% tail-wagging positivity!” wrote another. “We need more CHOs – global mandate and perfect RTO vision!” demanded a fan. And perhaps the most relatable: “I wouldn’t have left my seat, wouldn’t have let him leave mine for sure.”



As companies around the world explore more empathetic and wellness-oriented work cultures, the rise of pet-friendly offices is becoming a tail-wagging trend. Giants like Amazon, Google, and Zappos have long welcomed furry friends into the workplace, with studies showing that animals help reduce stress, boost productivity, and encourage collaboration.

In fact, research from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) found that 87% of employees in pet-friendly offices are more likely to stay with their company, and 91% feel more engaged. So while Denver may not be squashing bugs in the code, he’s absolutely squashing stress in the office and let’s be honest, that might be even more important.

With four paws, a big heart, and no deadlines to meet, Denver is making the world and Harvesting Robotics a happier place, one woof at a time.

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