5 Things People Do That Only Pet Lovers Will Understand
Pet lovers will go above and beyond to make the world a better place for their animal friends to roam. Don’t believe us? The proof is in the pudding, and it's pet-friendly. Continue reading to learn how people have changed the rules, furniture, and attitudes of those around them to protect the rights of their pets:
1. They allow pets in their workplaces.
It's becoming more common for offices to allow pets and their owners to hang out together at work. That sense of calm you get when you snuggle up with a pet can only help you achieve your workplace goals.
Gunning Commercial real estate agency in Sydney and Cunsolo Architects in Victoria have joined the rapidly growing international trend by allowing their employees to bring their pets to work. Both workplaces claim that the presence of the pooches has a calming effect on their employees as well as a positive effect on their morale.
While this movement appears to be gaining traction in the pet-loving sectors of the business world, it should only be a matter of time before many different workplaces adopt the strategy. The evidence is mounting that pets contribute to a more relaxing and productive work environment.
2. They make changes to their homes to accommodate their pets.
Bedtime can be a struggle for pet owners who have dogs, cats, and other animals. That awkward battle for bed space between your partner and your pet is not enjoyable for anyone involved. But when the world doesn’t offer what you want, remember you can always modify.
Robdogbird, a Reddit user, did just that with this 3.35 metre bed. He and his partner share five cats and two dogs, and they all wanted to sleep on the bed. You can imagine how fierce the competition for bed dominance was with such a swarm of animals.
Instead of hurting anyone's feelings, Robdogbird took matters into his own hands. This massive bed was made by simply combining two king beds. Because their new bed was taking up so much space in the room, they decided to forego the bedframe and boxspring in order to add storage underneath. Everyone comes out on top!
3. They alter airline regulations.
Recently, Virgin Australia announced free flights for rescue dogs. They've teamed up with animal welfare organizations to help reunite surrendered or abandoned dogs with new owners across the country. That can only be good for the animals.
When the Fort McMurray wildfires ravaged parts of Canada, two Canadian airlines made it easier for people with pets to flee the flames. By allowing displaced pets to fly in the cabin with their owners, WestJet and Canadian North have bent the rules to make travel more accessible for everyone.
Images of happy people with their pets were a welcome diversion from the photos of the devastation left by the fires.
4. They alter state laws.
Pet lovers are willing to take a stand and effect change in their surroundings, all the way up to the level of the law. Following are some examples:
The Tenants Union of NSW recently requested that clauses prohibiting pets in lease agreements be prohibited. This was included in their response to the Fair Trading NSW tenancy review discussion paper. Anyone looking for a home in Sydney with a pet knows it can be a harsh environment, but if this review is approved, Sydney may change its image to be a more welcoming city.
In the United States, summers in Florida are oppressively hot. Perhaps as a result of the unprecedented rise in the temperature, the state was dealing with an increasing number of unfortunate incidents in which pets were left in locked cars.
As a result, Florida recently introduced House Bill 131, which allows Floridians to enter locked vehicles to rescue animals and people in danger without reprisal.
Both of these laws, hopefully, can be used as examples in other parts of the world.
5. They use whatever influence they have to raise awareness of animal rights.
Comedian Ricky Gervais and singer Miley Cyrus use their celebrity status to raise awareness and help change the way people think about animal rights. Both encourage people to adopt pets rather than buy them from a breeder and regularly share information and petitions about animal cruelty.
In fact, Ricky received the Animal Hero Award in 2016 for his ongoing work with animal rights organizations.
“Even if it may not appear to be much, signing a petition or simply sharing or retweeting something about a good cause makes a difference. It not only raises awareness and causes people to think, but enough signatures can get an issue heard in parliament, which can result in law changes. So thank you,” Gervais writes in a blog post.
One pet at a time, changing the world
Isn't it inspiring? Change doesn't happen without some prodding, so get out there and see what you can do to make the world a better place for you and your pet!
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