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Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “InterCHANGE,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their baby daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
The Barking Lot
By Kevin Fischer
Saturday, Jun 14 2008, 10:32 AM
WOOFS AT WORK
By Jennifer Fischer
Your morning rush-out-the-door ritual probably sounds something like this:
“Lunch? Check.”
“Cell phone? Check.”
“Brief Case and Laptop? Check.”
How about adding:
“Milk Bones and Rawhides? Check.”
“Water Dish? Check.”
“Squeaky Toy? Check.”
That’s right, it’s the 10th Annual Take Your Dog To Work Day this Friday, June 20th.
A friend and coworker enjoys the company of two Pomeranian pooches. Fortunately for her, she lives so close to work that she can go home on her 30-minute lunch break to let them outside. I don’t know many people who have that luxury.
One of only two arguments that Kevin can offer against us getting a dog is the fact that we are not home enough (in his opinion) to be fair to our Future Fido (The other argument is that for all the love and enjoyment we get from them, dogs have a disappointingly short life span. He dreads the day we would eventually need to have a pet euthanized).
Just think how much more enjoyable your workplace could be if you were allowed to bring your dog with you. There are many facts you can present to your employer in favor of a canine-friendly cubicle.
Perhaps June 20th will be the pawfect way of introducing your tail-wagging buddy to the office. In that case you’ll want to make sure Rex is on his best behavior.
If you need further ammunition to sway your boss, you could mention that this system works well for Las Vegas tycoon Steve Wynn.
If all else fails, you could consider relocating with your four-legged friend to Greensboro, North Carolina. Get a job with Replacements, Ltd. and you’re all set!
So this Friday, pack your sandwich and chips but save room in your lunch bag for some kibble.
---Jennifer Fischer
Pawfect???
Insert imagined rim shot here.
Time now for DOGS IN THE NEWS, canines that made headlines.
We begin with our most serious dog story of the week. Two Marines are in trouble for a puppy video.
Of course, we have some good news. This Rottweiler survived a twister.
Here's another lucky dog.
And finally, be careful out there, Fido. Big brother's watching you.
That's it for this week.
On behalf of Jennifer, thanks for stopping by but we gotta go because, when you gotta go, you....
Gotta go.
