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4 companies that give staff paid time off when they get a puppy

Lindsay Dodgson   

4 companies that give staff paid time off when they get a puppy
Smallbusiness1 min read

  • Welcoming a new puppy into your home isn't always easy.
  • It can be time consuming getting your new furry friend to settle in.
  • Luckily, a few companies offer "pawternity leave" so you can spend some time together.
  • Happy National Puppy Day!

Anyone who has experienced getting a puppy knows it can be hard work. Owners often refer to their pets as "fur babies," which makes a lot of sense considering how much attention puppies require when you first get them.

Puppies need time to settle into their new home and bond with their owners. They've probably just been taken from their mothers and introduced to a brand new environment, so there's likely to be a lot of crying. And that's before you can even think about house-training.

As it turns out, some companies sympathise with this transition and offer what's known as "pawternity leave." In fact, research from Petplan found that 5% of owners have been offered paid leave from their job to adjust to their pet owning duties.

These are some of the companies which give you a few days off to bond with your new best friend.

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