Paw-ternity leave. Yes, that’s time off work to help settle in a new pet at home. 

Roger Wade, founder of Boxpark shopping and dining malls around London, asked social media users their opinion after a member of staff approached him asking if he could have paternity leave for his new puppy.

Pete the Vet of PetFix joined Anton on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...

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