Anyone who has acquired a new puppy or cat knows how stressful it can be. Between the cute shoots, random zooms, and sleepy hugs on the couch, there’s plenty of crying and sleepless nights removing the absurdity.
It takes a lot of time, effort and love to welcome the new member into your family. It can all be exhausting (at least for the first few weeks) so it’s normal that you’ll need a lot of help and support.
Fortunately, some companies are starting to recognize this. Besides maternity, paternity and adoption leave, some forward-thinking companies are now offering paternity leave to employees. Yes, they actually give employees time off to welcome a furry friend to their family.
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While this feature is certainly still new, its popularity is growing. Families come in all shapes and sizes, after all. Companies that understand that pets can mean the world to some people are being praised for their inclusion. Plus, it’s a great way to boost morale.
So here’s a summary of some of the companies that offer this odd job advantage, and for a lot of companies with similar policies, visit the House of Talent Job Board.
Brewdog Plc
When the company’s logo is a dog, it’s a good sign that it’s a pet-friendly place to work. Brewdog plc is an international pub and brewery chain based in Scotland. The company introduced pawternity leave back in 2017 and employees can take a week off to welcome either a puppy or an older dog into their home.
The puppy vacation scheme sits alongside the company’s great benefits package which includes beer training for all employees, a sabbatical program, and a unicorn fund, where 10% of the organization’s annual profits are divided equally among all employees.
MARS Petcare
MARS is the name behind some of the most popular household brands such as M&Ms, Dove, Milky Way and Uncle Bens, and of course under the Mars Petcare, Pedigree and Whiskas division. The company was one of the first brands to offer royal leave.
Employees get 10 hours of paid vacation when they get a new pet, and they can bring them into the office afterward. Other employee benefits include income protection, health and wellness programs, and flexible work policies.
mParticle
MParticle is a customer data platform based in New York but the company has six offices worldwide including London. Its benefits package is really great and includes perks like health and dental insurance, group workouts, wellness programs, and free daily meals.
When it comes to pets, employees can enjoy two weeks of paid vacation if they adopt an animal from a shelter. They also get free pet insurance so their furry friends can be looked after for life. Where do we register?
rover
Rover is the largest network of dog groomers and walkers in the United States. It’s no surprise that the company has a whole host of pet-related franchises. In addition to the power leave, the company gives employees $1,000 to use in caring for a dog or cat. Employees also get three days of paid vacation when their pet dies.
Additionally, Rover has an open pet policy, with more than 50 dogs in the office daily. It looks like heaven to us.
Looking for a new job with great pet perks? Take a look at the House of Talent Job Board today.
