The Power of Pet Perks
Feb 3, 2026
By OnePack Plan Team
PetPartners and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) partnered with Cohen Research Group to conduct a survey of Human Resources professionals.
PetPartners and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), together with Cohen Research Group, conducted a survey of Human Resources professionals to advance the understanding of the human-animal bond with a specific focus on the importance of pet-friendly benefits and pet policies in U.S. workplaces. Our findings reveal the true power of pet perks.
Of the Human Resources Professionals surveyed:
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96% consider pets an important part of their families.
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95% would do whatever they can to ensure their pet lives a healthy life.
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90% say they would spend whatever it takes if their pet required
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extensive veterinary care.
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82% report seeing or hearing firsthand employee mental health
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benefits of pet ownership in the workplace.
