Purina's drive to promote pets in the workplace

This idea might be feasible in small owner run businesses, but even I would avoid some bushinesses that had animals there. Some places just need to be clean / hygienic like hospitals, restaurants and even banks.

Just imagine a cat sitting on the bench next to judge in the courtroom, or a rabbit hopping around between jail cells, visiting death roll inmates.

I do know of some hospitals that have therapy dogs, but they are kept to extreme hygiene specifications. Animals have a way to lighten the hearts of the sick, and they are also very therapeutic whith autistic and traumatised children.

My husband worked at a petroleum refinery and they had cats (spayed and neutered) to help them control the bug, mice and dove problems they have there. it is too dangerous to use some kinds of chemicals around a plant and the cats are a natural way of keeping the pests away. There are food and water set out for the cats every day. I know farmers and some grain storage facilities also employ cats for the same pest control reasons.

Another problem with pets at work are abusive people, who will kick,bully and harm the animals. even fish will get targeted. Some people do not love and respect animals, and will harm them to quench their sadistic thirst.