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# Corporate Pet Visitation Programs
The Office Visit Sponsorship Program Promotes Stress-Relief

By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-08 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-visit-sponsorship-program
References: [torontohumanesociety](https://www.torontohumanesociety.com/support-us/corporate-shelter-pets?fbclid=IwAR1FZVfStjyByrF4ta_FwcdnC2FwhHSZp1WbKVsZqzVdyVfO6g4gErcKOHQ)

The [Toronto Humane Society's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats) special Office Visit Sponsorship program brings lovable animals into a corporate workspace for a number of purposes -- to [reduce stress levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gentle-barn), to elevate camaraderie, and to give some love to homeless pets. There are four different "positions available for hire" in the Office Visit Sponsorship program -- 'The Temp,' 'The Associate Manager fo Wellness,' ' the Director of [Team Smiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-team-usa),' and 'Chief Happiness Officer.'

The playful job titles are offered at different price points, as the Temp is $1,000 for an hour of de-stressing with a small pet and a social media appearance. The Associate Manager of Wellness comes with 2 hours with a shelter pet for $2,500 with additional recognition, the $5,000 Director of Team Smiles feature two one-hour sessions with a pet, social recognition, and sponsorships opportunities for a month. Finally, the Chief Happiness Officer option is priced at $10,000 and comes with two two-hour sessions with a pet, recognition on multiple platforms, and sponsorship of an event or an adoption room for a month's time.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 27% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Office Pet Visitation Programs:** The rise of corporate pet visitation programs allows companies to promote employee well-being and reduce stress levels by bringing lovable animals into the workplace.
- **Innovative Job Titles:** Creating playful job titles like 'Chief Happiness Officer' and 'Director of Team Smiles' can help companies to stand out from competitors and attract new clients and customers.
- **Social Media Sponsorship Opportunities:** Providing sponsorship opportunities as part of a pet visitation program can help companies to gain social media exposure and support local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

### Where This Applies

- **Corporate Wellness:** The corporate pet visitation trend provides opportunities for companies in the corporate wellness industry to expand services and attract new customers.
- **Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations:** Corporate pet visitation programs offer potential for partnerships and sponsorship opportunities for local animal shelters and rescue organizations.
- **Event Planning:** The rise of pet visitation programs in corporate settings presents opportunities for event planning companies to provide unique and innovative services to clients.

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