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Should animal owners get 'pet-ernity' leave?

A study in the UK found that more than half of Britain's dog owners feel they should be entitled ...

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13.10 22 Mar 2024


Should animal owners get 'pet-ernity' leave?


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13.10 22 Mar 2024


A study in the UK found that more than half of Britain's dog owners feel they should be entitled to same rights to take time off as parents have   

With one in 10 of every believing they should be able to take ‘pet-ernity leave’ when their dog welcomes a litter of puppies.

Should pet owners be allowed similar entitlements to time off that parents are given? 

Andrea was joined by Joseph O’Keeffe from Dec’s Pets family-run pet care retailer based in Wexford, Suzi Walsh, an expert dog behaviourist and trainer and other pet owners to discuss...


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