written by Anthony Giorgetti These pet-friendly businesses are making tails wag across the city! T Buffy, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, excels at managing her parents' hard work at Sun and Spruce Soaps. 68 MARCH/APRIL 2024 here's nothing more welcoming when you return home than a dog's wagging tail or a purring cat rubbing against your leg with a " kitty hug. " So why wait? Pet-friendly perks make a workplace more appealing. Like having comparatively expensive onsite childcare, a pet-friendly workplace can eliminate an expense by allowing employees to bring their furry friends instead of paying a sitter. But pet-friendly can mean more than that. Sometimes, it means having an office pet or allowing customers to bring their dogs in for a shopping trip. Of course, not every scenario works well for every business, but here are a few Roanoke businesses that found a way to make it work and are better for it. TheRoanoker.com Pawsitively welcoming COURTESY OF SUN AND SPRUCEhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com