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    June 21: Take Your Dog to Work Day

    One of the great joys of dog ownership is the way your dog greets you excitedly and cheers you up when you get home from a long day at the office. Of course, the reason you’re both so psyched to see each other is because you’ve been apart for eight hours or more. It’s a drag. That's why Take Your Dog to Work Day was created, to cut you a break if you can manage to get your boss on board. Each year, the holiday occurs on a lazy Friday in summer to capitalize on what should already be a casual atmosphere at the workplace. Simply show the boss an irresistible photo of your best pal and make your case. Just don’t flash your own puppy-dog eyes. That’s not professional.