Work is a walk in the park with pets
Fish4Dogs office dogs
In the run-up to "Take your Dog to Work Day" in June, a survey of UK workers found that spending time with pets is the most popular way to de-stress after a long day.
Carried out by pet food company Fish4Dogs, the survey of 800 people found that 90 per cent would rather curl up on the sofa with a pet after a bad day at the office than drink a glass of wine.
Having a pet in the workplace was also the number one choice for reducing stress, over stress balls and herbal teas.
According to Fish4Dogs, pets could be good for business too, as 75 per cent of people said they would prefer to do business with pet-friendly companies.
However, despite the benefits of pets in the workplace, very few people enjoy the company of a furry friend at work.
The staff at Fish4Dogs are among the lucky few to be accompanied by a four-legged team all year round.
Chief executive Graham Smith says: "Fish4Dogs HQ just wouldn’t be the same without Amber, Barney, Dylan, Gabriel, Sam and Toby on hand to keep our stress levels down and sniff out tasty new product ideas.
"Our research reinforces how influential our pets can be on our day."
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
