Pets At Work 74 Animals Living The Startup Life

Despite the potential/real benefits of bringing a pet to the workplace, not every office environment has a pet-friendly policy. Indeed, in many traditional offices, the thought of bringing an animal to work lends a perception of unprofessionalism and laid-back hippie-ism. Startups, however, recognize the benefits of implementing non-traditional policies that can help improve the quality of life at the workplace, and many allow pets at work. For many startups, these pets are not just mere pets; rather, they are a valuable part of the core team – essential in boosting overall morale and energizing members. We reached out to startups and asked them if they had any animal coworkers around their offices, and we received close to 150 submissions. Below, you can find 74 animals that are living the startup life alongside their human counterparts: