Animals Are 'Working 9 To 5' In Viral Dolly Parton-Themed Trend — These Are The Cutest Ones
Ever since Dolly Parton's death in August 2026, heartfelt tributes to the country music icon have poured in on the internet, lauding her prolific songwriting, her business acumen, her philanthropy, and her love of all people and animals. The singer of "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" established the Imagination Library, which mails free books each month to children up to age 5, and partnered with the American Eagle Foundation to set up a sanctuary for bald eagles inside her theme park, Dollywood. Though Parton didn't own a dog, she showered her "god dog" Billy the Kid with love.
Ever since her passing, people have been sharing videos set to her smash hit song "9 to 5" — using hashtags such as #9to5 and #working9to5 — outlining a typical "workday" for animals ranging from dogs and cats to bunnies and bears. As Parton sang in her most famous hit, "Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living." We've collected a few of our favorite videos of the hard-working critters here.
Francis welcomed Dolly to heaven
In a TikTok video captioned "Needed a Francis version of this trend 🤍," a little cat named Francis goes through Parton's beloved song, his adorably protruding belly on full display as he waddles to the kitchen. Francis had dwarfism and was expected to live to just 5 or 6, but he reached age 14 before passing away in 2024.
@francisandmaggie Needed a Francis version of this trend 🤍 #cat #cats #dollyparton #katze #9to5
One viewer commented, "Francis welcomed Dolly to heaven 🥹💖," to which another responded, "I'm sure after she got done seeing her husband she got right to work meeting [every] animal and child she could 🥰😭."
Daisy the toy schnoodle changes outfits several times in the morning
Daisy is the epitome of a hard-working dog in a cute TikTok video that shows the pup getting ready for her own 9 to 5.
@thelildaisydog_ In honor of Dolly Parton 🕊️ I hope I did her proud! What's your favorite Dolly song? #cutedog #tinydog #dogtok
Daisy has several outfit changes, from silk pajamas while lounging in bed, to a bathrobe after a bath, to a striped shirt and sunglasses while driving in a hot-pink doggie-sized automobile, then different glasses for working on a laptop. One viewer commented, "Daisy, you win the Internet! 🩷 Not only did you do Dolly proud, but the rest of the world that needed a smile!"
Winnie is a busy guinea pig
A funny TikTok video captioned "A little 9-5 tribute to the queen herself 🤠🎶✨" shows a guinea pig named Winnie waddling around, drinking from a guinea pig-themed teacup, and posing with a hot-pink car just her size.
@chlos.piggies A little 9-5 tribute to the queen herself 🤠🎶✨ #dollyparton #guineapigsoftiktok #piggies #9to5life
When the song reaches the line about "the blood starts pumping," Winnie becomes a little, um, fresh with her guinea pig companion. One viewer commented in mock outrage, "Can you tell Winnie her Auntie is appalled by her rowdy behavior 😵🤣🤣🤣🤣," to which the lustful animal's owner responded, "Win says she's sorry, not sorry 🤭🤣."
Myla the blue Staffy is bored by computer work
A blue English Staffordshire bull terrier named Myla goes through her typical working day in a sweet TikTok video captioned "If Myla had a 9-5😂🤍."
@myla.thebluestaffy if Myla had a 9-5😂🤍 #staffy #mylathebluestaffy #doglovers #dogtrend #doglife
The gorgeous dog sits up on the couch like a human, eagerly slurps a pup cup, does a big stretch, takes a shower, tries her paw at driving a (stationary) car, takes an important phone call, and appears sleepy and bored while staring at a laptop. One netizen wrote, tongue planted firmly in cheek, "Poor baby needs to just collect unemployment. 😂😂"
Ringo the munchkin Bengal wears a necktie to work
A munchkin Bengal cat named Ringo knows the key to getting ahead is dressing for the part, so he wears a cute little polka-dotted necktie in a TikTok video captioned "My little 9 to 5 routine, dedicated to the one and only Dolly Parton🕊️✨."
@ringodanyan My little 9 to 5 routine, dedicated to the one and only Dolly Parton🕊️✨ #dollyparton #cute #cat #catsoftiktok
After tumbling out of bed and stumbling to the kitchen, he drinks from a crystal goblet, yawns, stretches, jumps in the bathtub, and finally starts working on a tiny pink computer. "Lol he looked like he was really concentrating [on] his work on his little laptop," one netizen noted.
Nash the golden retriever just wasn't cut out for telemarketing
In a TikTok video titled "If my dog had a 9 to 5," Nash the golden retriever looks adorable while snuggling under a duvet in bed, wearing a jaunty sweater, pouring himself a mug of water, jumping in the shower, posing behind the wheel of a car, and sitting at a laptop while wearing glasses and a telemarketing headset.
@nashypaws The world lost a legend today. Rest easy, Dolly 🤍 🕊️ #goldenretriever #dollyparton
Viewers were particularly entertained by how tired and bored Nash looked while on the job. One person observed, "The sleepy eyes at the laptop is so real 😂."
Flopsy the bunny has a rigorous daily routine
Anyone who thinks that rabbits just sit around all day doing very little needs to see a cute TikTok video of Flopsy the bunny following her daily 9 to 5 routine.
@flopsythebunbunn In honour of Dolly Parton... RIP, you will be missed icon! #dollyparton #bunny #funny
The video captures the adorable little floof galloping around the house and backyard at breakneck speed, gulping down water, doing an adorably huge stretch and yawn, snatching and gobbling down a piece of lettuce, grooming herself, and bounding up a set of stairs. It's captioned, "In honour of Dolly Parton... RIP, you will be missed icon!"
June the pit bull works hard to look cute
June looks adorable all the time. In a fun TikTok video with overlaid text reading "A 9 to 5 day in June's life," the pit bull snoozes in bed, receives belly scritches, takes a shower, chills in a car, devours a pup cup, and looks utterly enchanting when outfitted in a unicorn costume and then a tie-dyed hoodie.
@juneandthehoundboys It's very hard being this cute. Would Dolly approve of June's hard work? 🥹😅🥰 #9to5 #dollyparton #pittiesoftiktok #rescuedog #trending
The precious pup even remains unperturbed when decked out in Valentine's deely bobbers. The video is captioned, "It's very hard being this cute. Would Dolly approve of June's hard work? 🥹😅🥰"
Kiona and Tehya are busy black bear sisters
Even animal sanctuaries have been getting in on the fun. The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida posted a TikTok video of their resident black bear sisters, Kiona and Tehya, titled, "Kiona & Tehya's 9-5 mainly consists of sleeping, eating, and being adorable 🐻🥬😴 But don't let that fool you — it's exhausting work!" The sisters are shown pawing at a bag of food, splashing in a tub of water, and playing with ice cubes.
@buschwildlifesanctuary Kiona & Tehya's 9-5 mainly consists of sleeping, eating, and being adorable 🐻🥬😴 But don't let that fool you — it's exhausting work! Come visit our resident Florida Black Bear sisters at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #dollyparton #9to5 #cuteanimals
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