Page 8 2025 Animal Stories Lincoln Daily News February 2025 dogs, most of the time. Sailor is now living her best life in a loving home, helping her owner heal her heart after losing her beloved dog. Matthew Xamis of Xamis Ford Lincoln Mercury took his dog Gus to work for nine years until he passed recently. When he was first considering getting a dog he knew that he would be gone from home too much but decided to work with a trainer to socialize Gus at a young age. Having Gus around the Xamis dealership brought a sense of calmness and happiness to Matt, other staff members, and customers. Matt said that many times customers would rush over to greet Gus and you could just feel a sense of relief when they saw him lying in the office. He made it feel more like home. Matt said that training and socialization are important when taking your pet to work. Having a safe place for your pet to lay down and relax out of public spaces is also important. Osha does not have any specific laws related to having your pets at work. Some additional state and local laws may apply so make sure you check before deciding to take your fur babies to work with you. Overall, the information I gathered seems to point in favor of pets at work. Ultimately, it is your decision. I think it sounds pretty paw-fect! [Lesleigh Bennett] Photo provided by Matthew Xamis Resources: Should You Bring Your Dog to Work? Pros and Cons of Dogs in the Workplace https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/ bring-your-dog-to-work/ National Take Your Dog to Work Day – June 20, 2025 https://nationaltoday.com/national-take-dogwork-day/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/ standardinterpretations/2004-03-12-0
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