As lines blur between work and home, and people and pets bond in new ways, companies nationwide are finding that dog-friendly perks are relatively cheap compared with health plans and other conventional benefits — and they’re a useful recruiting tool, as well. Newer West Coast businesses lead the pack among employers catering to canines, according to a recent national ranking of “best dog-friendly companies” by Rover, a pet services clearinghouse that is based — not incidentally — in Seattle. (Amazon was rated No. 1 by Rover — and in an annual “most pet-friendly companies” survey released by Wellness Natural Pet Food ahead of Take Your Dog to Work Day.)

Source: Los Angeles Times June 21, 2019 10:04 UTC