VIDEO: Over 4 in 10 pet owners have ‘pulled a sickie’ from work – because of their Pet

A study of 2,000 pet owners shows they take an average of five days out of the office in a year due to a problem with their pet, but 26 per cent didn’t feel they could be honest with their employer for the real reason for needing time off.
Have you pulled a sickie because of your pet? PNL-150825-111456001Have you pulled a sickie because of your pet? PNL-150825-111456001
Have you pulled a sickie because of your pet? PNL-150825-111456001

Sadly almost half of them felt forced to take time off after the loss of a beloved pet, as they were too heartbroken to face work.

In fact, they have taken a further three days off in a year due to the death or loss of a well-loved family pet. It was also found that 65 per cent of owners have taken time away from their desks to be able to attend a vet appointment.