Pets at Work

@zuri25 (2125)
United States
November 10, 2006 11:57am CST
Do you take your pet to work with you? Do you know someone who does?
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12 responses
@macubx (11414)
• Philippines
10 Nov 06
nope, they will just get bored when they are at the office.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Don't they get bored at home when you're not there too? Thanks.
@venkatcse (234)
• India
10 Nov 06
no pets, Smooth work
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Thanks.
@sunrisekn (1466)
• United States
10 Nov 06
I have in the past. When I first got my Chihuahua, I took her with me because she was so small, and she stayed under my desk, of course it helped that I was the boss. As she grew, I left her at home. The vet said the Chihuahua's need to be socialized so that they won't be yippy, barky dogs, so I socialized her and she is the quietest thing you'd ever want to meet.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
That's a good point. Puppies need to be socialized with people and with other dogs so that they don't become "problem pets" in public. Thanks for the response!
• United States
10 Nov 06
I personally do not however I work at an Animal Emergency clinic and a lot of my co workers do because of the long hours we work.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
That's so cool that you work at an Animal Emergency clinic. I wish I was qualified to do that. I bet you see a lot of heartbreaking as well as heartwarming cases. The animals and I thank you for your work. Thanks for responding too lol!
@caramello (4377)
• Australia
10 Nov 06
No, I never have, but my last place of employment, the boss had her dogs in the building each day. They were mostly sleeping though when I was there.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Thanks!
@JoaoGil (312)
• Portugal
10 Nov 06
No, my pet stays at home, and don't know anyone who take is pet to the job.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Thanks!
@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
10 Nov 06
I don't. But the owners of the company bring their dog with them and she hangs around the building all day. She's sort of the company mascot.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Hahaha. That's great.
@vipul20044 (5794)
• India
10 Nov 06
Well no neither me nor i have come across anyone involved in it either
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Okay, thanks.
@shellyrios (1212)
• United States
10 Nov 06
no, but my boss has, and it's annoying. The dog doesn't stay in his office, it comes out and comes up to your desk, sniffs at you, it's annoying......I think it's a major distraction.....
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
I think I would find that kinda nice, as long as I liked the dog. But, to each her own right. Thanks!
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
10 Nov 06
No, I don't take my pet to work. Our cat would get lost. She likes to explore everywhere. I don't know anyone who does take their pet to work. I'll ask around.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Haha. Losing your cat in a pile of stuff would not be good lol. Thanks!
@Aeval39 (773)
• United States
10 Nov 06
I don't have any pets (or a job, actually), but I've seen these things on TV. It's probably really good for the atmosphere in the work environment. Animals can really brighten up your day.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Yeah, that's true they can. I've never had a cat or a dog (only exotics), but I love animals and I think it would be enjoyable.
• United States
10 Nov 06
I have known of places where people do that. I think if the animal is well behaved and no one has allergy issues it can make people more happy and productive workers as well as making the pets happier.
@zuri25 (2125)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Yeah I agree. There should be some ground rules about bringing pets to work. Like they need to be supervised so that they don't disrupt other people and the owner should really consult his coworkers if workspace is tight before he/she brings in the pet. Common courtesy goes a long way.