7 reasons why employers should invest in pet-related benefits

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If the coronavirus pandemic can be credited with one positive thing, it’s that more animals in need have found homes. Indeed, the crisis has caused a boom in pet adoptions and purchases as people spend more time at home.

Employees have long appreciated when employers provide animal-related benefits like insurance and daycare. While only 15% of employers offer a pet insurance benefit, the need for these programs will likely grow too. Investing in a pet insurance benefit is a key way to attract and retain talent.

Shoe manufacturer Wolverine Worldwide has teamed up with Dogtopia, a day care, boarding and spa franchise for dogs, to offer an onsite doggie day care facility.

The employer’s Michigan-based corporate campus, which was already dog friendly, now provides employees with a centralized location where they can drop off their dog before work and visit during the day. The dogs are walked, fed, played with, groomed, and cared for in a variety of ways.

Amanda Schiavo
Associate Editor

Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.


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