ST. LOUIS – The grief experienced after losing a pet can be comparable to losing a person. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and National Pet Care Month, making it an ideal time to talk about supportive work policies regarding pet loss.
Erika Sinner, the author of “Pets Are Family,” shares her personal experience of losing her dog Kingston, which deepened her understanding of pet abuse and the stigma associated with it. This personal loss motivated her to advocate for workplace benefits such as pet bereavement leave. She notes the financial and emotional advantages for companies that offer such benefits, including employee retention rates, which can significantly reduce costs associated with high turnover.
