Companies offering pet bereavement

By Elyse Wanshel, Huffington Post

To many, a pet isn’t “just a dog” or “just a cat.” People share deep bonds with their animals, and when one dies, the experience can be devastating.

Fortunately, a few companies are beginning to take this loss more seriously.

CBS Miami reports that some companies are now offering “pet bereavement days,” or paid time off, so that employees can process the death of their pet, regroup and begin to heal.

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