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Reading Time: 2 minutes According to a press release, some dogs in New Jersey are employees in a unique line of work. Bed Bug Sniffers, a bed bug inspection service based out of Burlington, New Jersey, recently announced the launch of its new operation. It will serve residents and business owners in Burlington County and Camden County by assisting…
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the work landscape has changed dramatically over the past year with many now working remotely due to the health threat created by Covid-19, research by anthrozoologist Christy Hoffman, Ph. D, shows companion animals play a role in this new teleworking experience. According to a press release, Hoffman, associate professor of Animal Behavior, Ecology and…
Reading Time: 2 minutes News provided by AKC Museum of the Dog The “Presidential Dogs” exhibition will be on display through January 2021 at The AKC Museum of the Dog. The exhibition looks back on the different breeds of dogs that have lived at the White House. It will explore their history, highlight specific dogs that were owned by…
Reading Time: 2 minutes When people hear the name “War Room,” their initial thought might be: ‘whoa, that sounds intense.’ And to be sure, War Room’s, an ad company, has a team of ‘DigiNerds’ who work hard strategizing and optimizing advertising campaigns for clients. But the company also is also a big family that adores furry friends. In fact,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re anything like us, you have spent A LOT, like a mind-numbing amount, of time in Microsoft Team meetings lately. And, like us, you might also be seeking a way to spice up the meeting bit or bring some of your personality to the forum. That’s why we’re releasing our new, free pet-related backgrounds…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nationwide, the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., has become a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company. The North American Veterinary Community and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), joint founders of the Human-Animal Bond Certification program, recently announced the news about Nationwide. As part of the certification process, all Nationwide…
Reading Time: 3 minutes (Petplan Press Release) — Mark your calendars and fetch your lint rollers: This year, June 17 is Pet Sitters Take Your Cat to Work Day and June 21 is Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog to Work Day®. But, while companies may roll out the red carpet to welcome employee pets during these annual events,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Richard J. Adler publishes “White House Mockingbird” (SBPRA) — Bird lovers and history buffs can share both interests with their children through an illustrated children’s book. “White House Mockingbird,” by Richard J. Adler, tells the story of how Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president, kept a mockingbird as a pet in his study. Although presidents…
Reading Time: 2 minutes SupplyHouse.com employee’s pet pig hogs all the attention in the office MELVILLE, New York (PRNewswire) — SupplyHouse.com, an e-commerce company that sells plumbing, heating and HVAC supplies, modified their in office pet policy to allow pigs. On Tuesday, Feb. 5th, employee Steve Erickson brought his pet pig, Truffles, to the office for a day of…
Reading Time: 3 minutes A survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital® discovered a correlation between pets and professional achievements: 93 percent of C-suite executives surveyed in the U.S. grew up with a pet, with 78 percent attributing their career success in part to owning a pet as a child. VANCOUVER, Washington (PRNewswire) — Pets bring joy, companionship and comfort…
Reading Time: 1 minute Recently we posted about a Nationwide and Human Animal Bond Research Institute Study that showed the benefits of pet friendly workplaces. Hot on the heels of that news,
Reading Time: 3 minutes More than three times as many employees at pet friendly workplaces report a positive working relationship with their boss and co-workers. BREA, California (PRNewswire) — A recent study conducted by Nationwide, in partnership with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), reveals that 90 percent of employees in pet friendly workplaces feel highly connected to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes DURHAM, North Carolina, (PRNewswire)– There aren’t many places in today’s world that offer ongoing, unconditional care to animals in need, but that’s exactly what the Goathouse Refuge does. According to their website, Goathouse Refuge is a “nonprofit, no-kill animal sanctuary dedicated to providing cage-free care for cats regardless of age, medical issues or disposition until a…