Company offers ‘pawternity leave’ for new pet parents

SAN DIEGO, CA (NEWS 8) — For many people, pets are members of the family. So, when they get sick you want to do whatever you can to care for them, including taking time off work.

In some cases, that’s not an option. But as News 8’s Shannon Handy shows us, that’s starting to change.

While some companies allow people to bring their pet to work, there’s a new trend catching on where employees are given time off to take care of their furry friends.

“She has changed my life considerably,” said Gene Jennett of his four-year-old golden retriever Molly.

No matter where Gene goes he says Molly is usually by his side.

“She’s my everyday companion,” he said. “I miss her when she’s gone.”

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