Daphne's dissertation work was done as a graduate student, and as such she did not have official research assistants who are paid through the university. However, she did have two very good unofficial research assistants who worked for treats. And if you've met Daphne while camping, there's a good chance they were both hiding in the tent!
Little Mac
Three legs, no tail, all business. Kept track of the birds outside, which isn't really a research need but try telling him that.
Lucy
Hates everyone. Mostly assisted with research by providing motion detection services and flipping out when a motion was detected.