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IAMS® introduces Minis, the nutritious dog treats for healthy rewards
Councils fail to justify large fees for licensing pet shops
HOWND ready for Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Britain is NOT a nation of pet lovers, says welfare charity
Lettuce is dangerous for rabbits, says Pets Corner expert
PetSafe owners expands portfolio and buys Piddle Place
New Product Showcase will be bigger than ever at PATS
Hill's pet food recalled over animal illness fears
GA girls get covered in mud to help fight cancer
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HOWND ready for Bring Your Dog To Work Day


Tomorrow is Bring Your Dog To Work Day - and the creators of Britain’s favourite day at the office are preparing for record participation.

HOWND have already seen a number of different organisations support the initiative - including pet product businesses, marketing agencies, a private jet company, an online bingo website and even a regional police force.  

Dog-loving celebrities have voiced their support too, including Ricky Gervais and Rachel Riley. The event was so popular last year that the hashtag #BringYourDoToWorkDay trended on Twitter and was mentioned on Instagram over 9,000 times.

This year’s event has already been featured by The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Daily Express.

“Since its conception three years ago, Bring Your Dog To Work Day has become a regular staple in the national calendar. Recent figures support this thinking, with employment website Reed.co.uk estimating that 8% of employees in Britain have permission to bring their dogs to work,” explains Jo Amit, co-founder of HOWND.

“Plus, an American study published in 2012 summarised that dogs at work may make a positive difference by reducing stress levels in staff and increasing their levels of job satisfaction.”

The day aims to raise money for All Dogs Matter, a charity which rehomes hundreds of dogs every year in London and Norfolk. Businesses can donate online (minimum of £50) to take part and become a sponsor, while individuals can gift online or via text (minimum of £2 online, or £1 via text).

Bring Your Dog To Work Day also invites participants to use the initiative as a sponsored event to raise funds for charities that are close to their hearts, using the hashtag #BringYourDogToWorkDay.

“We’re overwhelmed with how successful Bring Your Dog To Work Day has become. It’s been amazing to see how many people have posted their dogs at work across all social media in 2014 and 2015,” adds Jo.

“Most importantly, it was fantastic to raise money for a cause that has always been close to our hearts - the wonderful work of All Dogs Matter. We’re hopeful that this year will prove even more popular, building on the momentum of 2015.”

For further information about Bring Your Dog To Work Day visit the official website, or email hello@bringyourdogtoworkday.co.uk.
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