The Department of the Interior allowed its workers to bring their dogs to work on Friday, which the White House said reflects Secretary Ryan Zinke’s belief that dogs can help with stress relief.
“Everyone at the Department of Interior is having their first ever ‘bring your dog to work day,’ becoming the first federal department to go dog-friendly,” said Deputy White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders.
“According to Secretary Zinke, having dogs in the workplace can help reduce stress, and so if anyone is up for a field trip later, just let me know because I’m pretty sure that everybody here could use a little stress reliever,” she said.
Zinke tweeted out pictures of the department Friday morning to show employees with their dogs.
The first of our four legged friends are here for #DoggyDay at @Interior pic.twitter.com/d1j4e68o47
— Secretary Ryan Zinke (@SecretaryZinke) May 5, 2017
Today is the day! @Interior has their first ever #DoggyDay! Meet some of the early risers. ??? pic.twitter.com/uu918I2shD
— Secretary Ryan Zinke (@SecretaryZinke) May 5, 2017
