That title should say "more" pet friendly. Ever since becoming a member of their Pack of Pet Lovers, I've been really impressed by the way Bissell embraces pet parents and their four-legged (or two-clawed, whatever!) kids! We use Bissell products on The Grumpy Old Lady's hairballs and they're great!
Well, I just read on Inside the Pack, the Bissell pet blog, that "The BISSELL Pet Spot is officially open!"
The Pet Spot is a place at Bissell for employees to bring pets. Can I hear a big cheer for that? Of course, Purina allows pets at their offices, but isn't it interesting when a company that is not traditionally pet-friendly, becomes pet friendly? I know Bissell has recognized the power of pets, how they uplift us and encourage us and just make us feel better.
But, it seems to me, as I read the blogs from the other talented pet bloggers in the Bissell Pack of Pet Lovers, that Bissell is more than pet-friendly. The folks at Bissell are pet people, like us. It wasn't the growth of the pet market that convinced Bissell to start a line of pet cleaning products. Rather, it was the fact that so many Bissell folks had pets and recognized the need for specialized cleaning products, that created the many new products for keeping our houses clean.
The Pet Spot, according to this article in Mlive.com, "...features three indoor kennels, each with a pet door to an outdoor dog-run area; three workstations for dog owners; a conference table; and a dog bathing area." The story says several employees gave the new space a "test drive" - including the pet parents of a Golden Retriever, a mutt (my favorite!) and a Pug.
This is more of a doggie daycare, I think, rather than an invitation to "bring your dog to work". All in all, it's a wlecome idea. If I were an "employee" I'd love it if I had somewhere close by to have my dog.
Plus, to introduce the Pet Spot it to the world, Bissell had a grand opening event where they partnered with the local humane society and Petfinder.com to showcase some dogs and cats, and other animals, that were up for adoption. Bissell employees participated in helping work with the pets that were there, walking them and working with the crowd that came by to see what was going on.
"The event resulted in eight animals finding new homes, including two cats, two degu, and four dogs. The two cats were adopted by Meghan and one of the dogs, a Chihuahua, was adopted by Mary, both BISSELL employees." You can click here to see their picture. And visit the Bissell Facebook page!
Does your business or company have pet friendly areas, separate from the traditional take your pet to work day area? Do share...
We're blushing over here! Thanks so much!! :-)
Posted by: Beth @ BISSELL | July 30, 2010 at 03:37 PM