Haven't your employers heard of Bring Your Dog to Work Day?? Here in San Diego, no less! It was all over the local news a while back. I agree wholeheartedly, it's ridiculous to assume that our furkids aren't just as important to our well being as our children are!! Maybe the U/T (San Diego newspaper) has an archived article you could show them. Of course it would depend on where you work, but I am sure you wouldn't ask if it wasn't appropriate. And if a sick baby could be brought in, then a healing pupper shouldn't be a problem.