just having a little fun
and
pets ARE often much better companions than some modern-day families anyways
enjoy the day!
You're entitled to your opinion of preferring animals over humans, but that doesn't mean a business owner should pay you to bond with Fifi.
You still want to do it getting paid?
Take some accrued vacation time if the employer offers that benefit.
Forcing employers to pay for Fluffy's indoctrination into your home is simply not a conservative idea.