OFFICES around the country will be graced by pet pooches as Bring Your Dog to Work Day takes place tomorrow (Friday).

A dream for dog-lovers, their favourite day in the working calendar has swung around again.

They'll have the leads at the ready tomorrow morning to take their furry friends into the workplace for the annual event which raises money for animal welfare charities.

And Dunfermline-based pet emergency service business, Vets Now, are calling for employers to allow it every day.

They've been welcoming dogs into their offices for nearly two decades.

And they're now encouraging other businesses to follow their lead.

Mark Ross, chief executive of Vets Now, said: "I’d encourage any company considering a dog-friendly office to give it a go.

“I don’t think there are many businesses that have been welcoming dogs into their offices for as long as Vets Now.

“But we’re proud to have pioneered this and it’s proven to be a real boon for our staff. The whole experience has been overwhelmingly positive for us.

“There are several benefits to having dogs in the workplace. For example, research shows they help lower stress among staff.

“But in addition to that, studies show they also help increase cooperation and people who have dogs at their feet are perceived as more friendly and approachable.

“It also gets people on their feet, away from their desks, helping foster discussion and collaboration.”

Money raised from the annual event will go to dog rescue charity All Dogs Matter and an international charity Animals Asia.

To find out more information: www.bringyourdogtoworkday.co.uk/join-the-fun