04-26-2016, 07:51 AM
What a thoughtful idea. Animals, especially those who have been rescued from unnerving circumstances, need to adjust a few days before they will feel safe enough to be left.
I think if an employer has the understanding to arrange this few days' leave for an employee, that is a great idea. I would certainly like to work for someone who thinks like that, and would be happy to be a member of their team!
I took Misty to work with me a couple of times, when I was working at an elderly lady's house, gardening and doing 'handyman' work. The lady didn't mind. I was sure Misty would be content....but unfortunately she wasn't. I never knew why. She seemed scared in the lady's garden, and very ill at ease, so badly that I thought she might have to visit the vet! Yet as soon as we left she was happy and energetic again.
After that I thought it best not to take her there any more. So she had to wait for me. Not so long, only 4 hours.
Yes, some workplaces are not places for dogs.
But last year I met a couple of workmen who regularly take their dogs with them to work. One man laid flooring, and he put his dog in the van if it wasn't convenient to have him in the house. Another is a gardener, and has a spaniel, who was very happy to be in the garden with him (with house owner's permission.)
I think if an employer has the understanding to arrange this few days' leave for an employee, that is a great idea. I would certainly like to work for someone who thinks like that, and would be happy to be a member of their team!
I took Misty to work with me a couple of times, when I was working at an elderly lady's house, gardening and doing 'handyman' work. The lady didn't mind. I was sure Misty would be content....but unfortunately she wasn't. I never knew why. She seemed scared in the lady's garden, and very ill at ease, so badly that I thought she might have to visit the vet! Yet as soon as we left she was happy and energetic again.
After that I thought it best not to take her there any more. So she had to wait for me. Not so long, only 4 hours.
Yes, some workplaces are not places for dogs.
But last year I met a couple of workmen who regularly take their dogs with them to work. One man laid flooring, and he put his dog in the van if it wasn't convenient to have him in the house. Another is a gardener, and has a spaniel, who was very happy to be in the garden with him (with house owner's permission.)
