IN BLANKSTARE NEWS: How attached are we to our pets?

70% of pet owners have sought out a more flexible job because of their pet, according to a new survey. Another 70% said they would take a pay cut if it meant they could take their pet to the office with them.

How attached are we to our pets? So attached that some people would rather quit their jobs than work in an office that isn’t pet friendly. Nearly 70% of pet owners have sought out a more flexible job because of their pet, according to a new survey. Another 70% said they would take a pay cut if it meant they could take their pet to the office with them. 71% said they would benefit more from a pet-friendly office now than before the pandemic. 80% said spending time with their pet boosts their mental health, and that they had less anxiety at work when their pet was there. And 48% said having their pet with them improved their productivity at work.