'They’re loving life in here today' - Meet the dogs bringing joy to staff around Ireland on #BringYourDogToWorkDayToday is "Bring your dog to work day", and Kerry McLaverty, Head of Operations at Laura Lynn Children's hospice, brought in her two Bernese mountain dogs Gucci (9) and Hugo (7). In all, there are six dogs hanging out with staff, and children and parents attending the hospice. We’ve never done it as an organisation before from a staff perspective, this is the first time we said we’d try it.”Some staff members and their dogs at Laura Lynn children's hospice today. “It can achieve a different number of things: a greater sense of calm and comfort and safety to children and staff and parents. When you bring dog into that setting it can bring comfort and safety.”Meanwhile, over at Presentation Primary in Terenure, Dublin, a bichon frise called Jimmy has a captive audience.

Source: Irish Independent June 21, 2019 12:03 UTC