Tag Archives: animal careers

Careers for Pet Lovers

So… you want to work with pets? There are lots of options out there… but sometimes the picture in your head doesn’t quite match up with the reality of the job. I have volunteered in shelters, and some days I came home and cried because I couldn’t save all the dogs that I loved. So before you quit your job to become the next Horse Whisperer or Doctor Dolittle… you might want to think about the potential downsides of your new career. Animal Shelter Staff THE IDEAL: Helping puppies and kitties find forever homes! THE REALITY: Yes, that’s a large … Continue reading →

Pets in the Workplace?

When I lived in Vermont, I did the morning shift on a radio station. That means I showed up for work around five am and went on the air at 5:30. I was the only person at the station until the sales staff started showing up around 8:30 am. Let me tell you… that building was dark and scary at five o’clock in the morning! But because I worked for a small company (there were three people on the on-air staff and three salespeople plus a receptionist and a general manager) I asked if I could bring my dog with … Continue reading →