At my last job, everybody had a pet, mostly dogs, so it was heaven. There were a few people who didn't have dogs and listened politely to us brag or sometimes laughed. Then they got dogs and the tables were turned! They totally got it! I had tons of framed Cody pictures on my desk. When an occassional client came into the office to see me, their first question was "How's Cody?" On the job before that, I took time off twice to stay with Cody when he had ACL surgery. I got phone calls and cards, even from my boss. After Cody died (I was laid off the day before ) I got cards and phone calls. It was awesome. My ex boss and I still talk and she always mentions her "granddog". Anytime anyone needed time off for the vet or a sick pet, even if you used up all your vacation or personal time, there was never any problem getting the time! Everyone understood. It was wonderful. I think that's why everyone got along so well. Animal Lovers Rule!