May 31 2008
Take your dog to work day – June 20th
HIS encourages businesses to participate in take your dog to work day
Submitted by Katherine Simons
The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) encourages local businesses to participate in Take Your Dog To Work Day on June 20. On that day businesses, animal shelters and pet-care professionals from around the world will work together to better the lives of shelter dogs everywhere and bring awareness to homeless dogs in the community. Thousands of businesses will open their doors to employees’ pets on this day. HSI hopes every central Indiana business will become a true friend of the canine community by helping promote pet adoptions in a positive and proactive way!
First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created by Pet Sitters International to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue groups. This annual event encourages employers to experience the value of pets in their workplace for this one special day. Take Your Dog To Work Day is sponsored by Modern Dog Magazine and Comfort Zone.
According to a 2006 survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, nearly one in five companies allows pets in the workplace. According to the survey, millions of employees felt that pets in the workplace led to a more creative environment, decreased absenteeism, improved productivity and helped co-workers get along better. Other studies show that pets in the workplace boost employee morale, productivity and even sales!”
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When you take your dog to work, make sure you have all of your dog’s necessities with you at all times in case of emergencies. One say to ensure that is to look into using the SmartWalk Manager at http://www.rgpetcomm.com .
Happy dog work day !!