Have you noticed an uptick in pups trotting into high-rise buildings across the San Francisco Bay Area? You’re onto something: Bay Area-based offices are building dog-friendly cultures and benefits that support dogs and the people who love them. And it’s no surprise: Dog-friendly offices are trending from coast to coast with companies of all sizes prioritizing dog-friendly perks that can result in lower employee stress and even encourage collaboration across teams.
Rover.com—one of the best dog-friendly offices in the country, and the world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers—dug into the data from working pet parents and companies, then applied a proprietary Rover ranking to determine the most dog-friendly offices in San Francisco. The companies that made our list take dog-friendliness to the next level with perks, benefits, and office cultures inspired by our pets.
The best dog-friendly companies in San Francisco
Kinship
One of Kinship’s three offices is in San Francisco (the other two are in New York City and Portland). The pet company is among the best dog-friendly workplaces both in the city and nationally. The office itself sports dog-friendly infrastructure and designated spaces, along with free treats. In non-covid times, the company holds dog-friendly events and happy hours. Luckily for employees working from home, there are plenty of other perks, too.
Dog-friendly perks
- PTO for new pet parents
- PTO for pet bereavement
- Partial coverage of pet health insurance
- Annual stipend for pet products
Stride Health
Stride Health’s office dogs are deeply embedded in the company culture—both while at home and in-office. The company offers flexible paid-time-off for adopting a new pet and bereavement, as well as a stipend for pet health insurance.
Dog-friendly perks
- PTO for new pet parents
- PTO for pet bereavement
- Partial coverage for pet health insurance
SS&C Advent
Motivated by offering employees emotional support, SS&C Advent is a very dog-friendly company. Employees receive flexibility for pet-related paid-time-off and a stipend for pet health insurance. A representative from the company told us, “SS&C Advent has always been a dog-friendly company; for more than 10 years. We recognized pets make us better humans, and we owe them the best possible care in kind. We have seen stress levels reduce over the years, and employees, and office guests are all around happier. We all take a moment, exhale and smile. Even before dogs made appearances on Zooms, they would make cameos in meetings and at office events. Conversations inevitably become about dogs (and other pets) because they have the ability to connect all of us.”
Dog-friendly perks
- PTO for new pet parents
- PTO for pet bereavement
- Partial coverage for pet health insurance
VMWare
This dog-friendly software company made its debut on Rover’s Best Dog-Friendly Companies list in 2019. The became a dog-friendly office for the fun and playful company culture associated with working alongside dogs, which is true both in-office and at home.
Dog-friendly perks
- PTO for pet bereavement
- Dog-friendly events
Salesforce
Salesforce’s software has helped over 150,000 companies and aims to help millions of people. They start with the internal team, who enjoy a variety of dog-friendly workplace perks. If you join the Salesforce team without a dog, you may wind up with one soon enough: The company partners with local dog rescue organizations to host adoption events for their team. And it doesn’t stop there: “Within our San Francisco urban campus headquarters, we have a program called Puppyforce: It’s a dedicated place where employees can work alongside their dog,” explains the Salesforce team. And with 300 dogs enrolled in their program, it’s a much-loved benefit.
Dog-friendly perks
- Free dog treats
- Office dog beds
- Office water bowls
- Dog adoption events
- Dedicated dog-friendly floor
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