How wonderful!! I agree that animals make a place feel more cozy and I would think that would encourage people to buy. It makes me want to stay and visit the kitty.
There was an adorable kitty that was adopted from the shelter a few weeks ago to be an office kitty. The boss came in and said that the office workers wanted a pet. He told him that if they would brush her once a day and clean the litterbox then he was ok with it. I bet those are happy and productive workers!!! I would love something like that!