Planet Caretaker Mugs

"This past summer, I got deeply depressed about our planet—as if I didn't have enough problems of my own."

"Son, I have to go away on business. Can I trust you to look after planet earth for a few hundred years?"

Global Warming

THE PIED PIPER OF GRAMERCY PARK

"I have to refill it everyday. He has a tendency to retain water."

"Do you recall the exact moment the balance of power shifted?"

"I had to skip my workout."

'They sure have small litters.'

Man transplants plant in his garden.

'It says right here on the package, Ed, 'avoid any direct contact with skin'!'

Boy whistling at crackers.

'No need to yell son, I may be deaf, but I can still read.'

With Wally the hermit crab showing no signs of life, Shirley yields to her kids' pleas and performs mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

"If you're sure your son doesn't mind living in a cage and eating pet food then who am I to say no?"

Lazy plumber.

Dog Food

A large bird house with many compartments; one is labeled "Sup't.".

"If you need anything in the building, just call the super. This is the only known photo of him."

One tends to the sick. The other manages a large estate. Interestingly, a caregiver and a caretaker are not on opposite sides of an interaction.

Cleaner playing pool with brush.

Child walking with balloon which represents global warming.

Dog with a neckerchief feeds dogs in matching nappies.

Whale-to-whale resuscitation

Dog wearing a cone around his waist: 'Hemorrhoids.'

"Any improvement since I brought the balloon?"

"Oh, Irwin, I wish to god you'd get rid of that thing!"

'My Dad will like you. He's the care-taker at the monkey house in the zoo.'

Cleaner with nameplate next to Consultant Surgeon's desk.

"Tom, did you forget to feed the pets tonight?"

"Yes, it is a beautiful day but what makes you think you can go outside and play?"

'In ancient Egypt, cats were treated like gods and in this house, it's pretty much the same: Come in friend...'

Man is injured transporting cacti.

EARTH DAY. Whatever.

'Word to the wise: Always check the cheese for pills.'

'Mr. Franklin. What did I tell you about wheelies in the hallway?'