A New Trend in Kaohsiung Offices: Pets Go to Work!

Photos by Tseng Hsin-yao

【◎Written by Su Yu-ling　◎Translation by Lin Yu-ciao　◎Photos by Tseng Hsin-yao】

When pets become part of the office, the atmosphere instantly feels warmer and more welcoming. At the Kaohsiung City Government's Agriculture Bureau, as soon as you open the door, you might see a cat gracefully walking along the windowsill, a duck pecking at its owner's shoelaces under a desk, or a furry little face peeking out from behind a computer screen or a stack of documents. "These pets are our colleagues," says Director Yao Jhih-wang（姚志旺）. Many employees have said that their pets experience separation anxiety when left alone at home. However, bringing them to work has made a big difference. Now, these pets not only feel safer but also enjoy being with their owners all day long in the office. It's heartwarming to see how this change has positively affected both pets and their human coworkers.

Photo by Tseng Hsin-yao

Photo by Tseng Hsin-yao

Photo by Tseng Hsin-yao

Photo by Tseng Hsin-yao