Hi RKF2004,

I know that there is a push for more pet friendly workplaces however I am not personally aware of where such environments might be.

That said there are probably a lot of reasons why suitable workplaces should consider opening their doors to pet owners who want to bring their pets along.

Have a read about 'Take your dog to work day (USA): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day

Anyone interested in this subject, especially businesses considering, or perhaps sceptical of, the benefits of introducing a pets welcome policy should read this article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8256796/

I also read that a recent study found that if dog owners could take their dogs to work with them:

* 66% would work longer hours for same pay,
* 55% would commute a greater distance,
* 49% would switch jobs,
* 32% would take a 5% salary reduction,
* and 11% would be willing to take a 10% salary reduction

Here's the source of that article: http://www.petshed.com/news/take-your-dog-to-work-day.html.

There was a Sydney Morning Herald article on this subject some time ago but I couldn't find it online.