Cat lovers unite!

Amen, Andrea and Harry!

Oh, Jim... I hope you have something in your life you can be passionate about.
Taking animals to work, or anywhere in public for that matter, is relatively common in a lot of European countries as well as Australia. It is good exercise for both owners and animals and it keeps stress at a manageable level.
I understand that not everyone is able to enjoy the companionship of a pet (allergies, finance, desire, etc.), but this is no reason to attack those of us who love our animals. We all "have a life" and what we choose to do with it is our privilege.

Most people ask around the office prior to taking their pet to work. Most people cant find their cats cause 50% of cats are "outdoor" cats another words not really a pet but rather a neighborhood annoyance, wandering the yards. Its funny how no one ever asked what the person was doing to the dog prior to being bitten. Dog don't just randomly walk around biting people for the heck of it. When he growls or shows teeth obviously your doing something he doesn't like and he is giving you fair warning!

Ella is correct in the lowering of stress. That's why they have therapy dogs. You can leave a cat for weeks and they could care less. Leave a dog for 15 minutes and he thrill like they haven't seen you in days. If we all acted that enthused to see someone we like this world might be a better place.

Sorry Stephanie, I have taken my cat to work with me and she has never bite anyone. She was getting chemo treatments for cancer and my boss told me to bring her. She layed in her crate all day other than getting out to do her business and ate. Even now my boss doesn't mind if I bring her, she just curls up on the window and watches the animals and birds outside or she will jump up in someone lap and go to sleep.

b smith, i owned cats all my life and they never went outside unless on a lease and they were with me. A responsible cat owner never leaves their cats run.