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- Can we publish this list of the 500 companies? i need to brush up on my resume. I've noticed in NY it's not the company that won't allow it, it's the building. i work in the well known "fashion district" and it's the buldings who have the policies! My lula is a fit model for my company and she comes in once a month and stays all day. the red tape to get her in is riduculous. But back to my original point. WILL CBS publish their 500 found companies.
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- Sally is the most beautiful dog ever! Please, CBS, let her come to work.
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- Thank you for your support and kindness. I also love dogs, and have 2 pitbulls and one mixed breed part pitbull. They are gentle, loving and would never hurt anyone. They play rough but never have bitten anyone in anger. I even let my kids play with them, except at dog feeding time. My boss and my co workers restricted my bringing my dogs to work because they were "afraid" of the breed. All dogs are the same. Then they said no to my pet reptiles too. Is this fair ?
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- To Trueprogess: You can't take your lizard to work ? I feel that is not fair either. I agree with you. If dogs and cats are allowed why not other pets too ?
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- It's important for a company to have a very specific Pets in the Workplace policy which makes it clear that while dogs and other pets are welcome for the sake of employee's enjoyment, it cannot be at the expense of individual people who have allergies or fears or other concerns of dogs. Dog owners must keep them on leash, clean up messes, and keep them out of elevators, bathrooms, and any areas with food. My employer has had dogs in the office for over 20 years with minimal problems. Most people, including many non-dog-owners, love having them around, although people do need to respect the fact that a handful of people actually do not enjoy having dogs around (it's still a professional office, not a kennel).
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- There is a website which lists companies across the U.S. which allow dogs at work. It's at http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/general/workplace/
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- Our organization, Pet Sitters International, sponsors the annual Take Your Dog To Work Day event held every year the Friday after Father's Day (June 22, 2007). From our 8 years of hosting this event, we have found that many of the concerns raised here, e.g. allergies, phobias, etc. can be overcome with old-fashioned common sense and consideration. Every year we have more and more companies participating in this fun day as employers realize the important role pets play in today's society. For more info on dogs in the workplace, please visit our website www.petsit.com, and kudos to Katie and Richard for presenting this innovative segment on the CBS News! Patti Moran, President, Pet Sitters International
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- I would like to know more company's that allow pets. Replacements. Ltd will be first list to shop at. I am even thinking of a 2nd career after I retire from nursing at Replacement Ltd. Awesome work!! Thanks for bringing positive stories into my life.
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- another case of living for the minority. 200 people work at an office, one of whom is allergic to pet saliva, so no one can bring a dog. One person in a school of 1000 is allergic to peanuts so no child may bring a peanut butter sandwich.
There are pet shampoos that denature the protein that triggers dog and cat allergies in people. Dogs who come to the office should be required to be bathed, just like their owners, and this should substantially reduce the problem.
I would like to see perfume and aftershave banned. Folks literally drown themselves in the stuff and it triggers migraines for me. Yet I don't gt all uppity about it, insisting everyone give up their scents. - Reply to this comment
- My boss allows dogs and cats to be with us. I have two pet snakes and one inguina. My boss was open to the idea, but someone was "upset". We took a vote, and I got voted down to allow me to bring just one of my "pals" to work. They are clean and never bite. They eat mice which they look forward to for lunch, and I keep all the rodents in the car, until time to eat.
I don't think this is fair to me. I should be able to take one of my pets to work too ! - Reply to this comment
