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elderly patients dealing with
depression, schizophrenia,
Alzheimer’s and various other
psychological illnesses.
A critical area of focus is
physically disabled and
distressed children, particularly
those who’ve undergone
sexual and physical abuse. As
stated by Radhika Nair, “Such
children are vulnerable and
have lost their trust in humans.
Th ey refuse to open up to
people. Th is is where pets play
a vital role. Th ey help children
regain their trust through
various means such as play
therapy and behavior therapy.”
Many schools and colleges
have also invited pets to calm
and invigorate their students.
Pet therapy is off ered to
schools in collaboration with
medical centers, aft er school
occupational therapy sessions
and individual sessions.
Offi ce Dogs
Not only are dogs known to
be man’s best buddies but
research has proved that they
are also our best co-workers.
Having a furry companion
around can not only alleviate
stress levels but also promotes
better mental health and keeps
Monday blues at bay. Offi ce
dogs are a very eff ective way to
keep employees engaged and
motivated. While we have all
heard of tech giants like Google
and Amazon allowing offi ce
dogs, this trend is also picking
up in Indian offi ces.
With pet parenthood in
India rapidly on the rise,
more individuals are desirous
of bringing their pets to
offi ces. And more and more
organizations are becoming
game for it. Offi ce dogs bring
a smile on the faces of all
employees.
Some of the corporates that
welcome offi ce dogs are –
Inmobi: Th is startup fi rm soon
gained popularity as a dog-
friendly offi ce when Bella Boo,
a top executive’s pug began
visiting the offi ce regularly.
Other pets at the fi rm include
Walter the lab and Becky, the
cat who are regular visitors.
Chumbak: Th e Chumbak
Studio, with its handsome
labrador Hugo, fi ghter fi sh
Shiny and frequent visits by
Ginger, an adorable cat is one
lively pet- friendly offi ce.
With Zorro and Q, their
two rescued dogs at the
workplace, Zerodha also
makes it to our list of
dog-friendly offices
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Myrah Store: With a playful
Hachiko to greet everyone and
customers allowed to bring
along their furry companions,
this fashion store takes the cake
when it comes to pet-friendly
shopping places in the country. Zerodha: With Zorro and Q,
their two rescued dogs at the
workplace, Zerodha also makes
it to our list of dog-friendly
offi ces. Th eir employees feel
relaxed and happy in the
company of the two canines.
Pennyful: Zorro, the one-year-
old labrador of the Company’s
Founder & CEO Ravitej
Yadalam is one cutie patootie
canine with whom offi ce goers
are in love. Graffi ti Collaborative: Th e
offi ce space of this ad agency is
frequently visited by Zoe and
Skyye, two Indies, who bring
about a wealth of happiness
and calm to the area. Th e
offi ce is planning to organize