Lucky are those who have been working for Virgin Mobile, an Australian company, for two years. They will now be entitled to take "pet-ernity" leave to care for their newborn pups and kittens.
Virgin Mobile workers, who have worked for the company for two years or more, will be allowed to take the special leave allowance to take care of their new pet, which is required to be 10 weeks old or younger.
Wash Your Hands, Or You Might Infect Your Pets!
Dog owners are more likely to spread germs to their pets by not washing hands than by sleeping with them, or getting licks on the face, according to a new study.
Dog owners are more likely to spread germs to their pets by not washing hands than by sleeping with them, or getting licks on the face, according to a new study.
"I will be using it. I am introducing two new puppies into my household in about four months' time,'' the Daily Telegraph quoted Virgin Mobile's human resources director Angela Foskett as saying.
She added: "There is probably not as much need for pet-ernity leave for fish or rats, although we do have quite a number of people in our call centres who have snakes as pets. They are not as high need or high maintenance.''
Making Your Pets To Chase and Catch Sticks Can Cause Them Injuries
The next time you ask your pet pooch to fetch a stick, try to remember this stark warning: dogs suffer as many injuries chasing and catching sticks as they do on roads.
The next time you ask your pet pooch to fetch a stick, try to remember this stark warning: dogs suffer as many injuries chasing and catching sticks as they do on roads.
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Domestic Pets Pose Major Health Risk to Children
Exotic pets such lizards and more common animals like hamsters and hedgehogs pose a health risk to children and the elderly, a new study found Monday.
Exotic pets such lizards and more common animals like hamsters and hedgehogs pose a health risk to children and the elderly, a new study found Monday.
24-hour Pet Ambulance Service Becoming More Popular in Australia
A phone call inspired George and her partner Gareth O'Connor to start PetMedics, a 24-hour pet ambulance service for pet owners to get help when an emergency arises.
A phone call inspired George and her partner Gareth O'Connor to start PetMedics, a 24-hour pet ambulance service for pet owners to get help when an emergency arises.
