Perhaps you’re one of the many people who adopted a pet during the pandemic or added to your menagerie. Or maybe you and your existing BFF(s) got closer while you worked from home and you both experience separation anxiety when apart. Now your boss insists on seeing you in the office. WHAT. DO. YOU. DO?
If you want to avoid a painful and unproductive July 6, read this:
For many of us, pets are part of the family. In the era of COVID-19, the centrality of pets to many of lives has become even greater.
Our pets have helped many of us through a hard day. This weekend we need to protect them.
Of course, I am talking about fireworks. Simply put, they terrorize many animals.
If you want to avoid excessive absenteeism on July 6, read this:
Fireworks on July 4 terrorize animals.
Every year, pets (particularly, but not only, dogs) left outside run away. Some are killed by cars. Others end up in shelters with uncertain fates.
Please keep your pets inside during fireworks. Consider putting in a room with shades closed, soft music, favorite food, etc.
Q: Some of my employees have requested that we allow them to bring their dogs to work, citing Google and Ben & Jerry’s as examples of companies with a pet-friendly policy. 
Although I’m a dog lover myself and I like the idea, I’ve resisted because I worry about the liability. What else should I consider?
