The allergic reaction is not to the pet itself, but to the dander.
Removing the pet from the room will not make any difference to someone
with a severe allergy.
Martha Harrison
Administrative Assistant
Zoning Administrator
Town of West Windsor
P.O. Box 6
Brownsville, VT 05037
(802) 484-7212
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From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Laura Wilson
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 12:10 PM
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Subject: Re: pets in office
Here in Guildhall, I just try to be sensitive about it. I have three
dogs,
and sometimes I bring in one or the other of them during office hours.
Once, however, one of them--surprisingly--started barking when people
came
in. Having a dog bark at customers/citizens wasn't good, so I don't
bring
that particular dog in anymore.
I do bring one of the others, though, and they are a nice presence and a
good way to start conversation! Also, if anyone shows any fear of
dogs, or
any allergy-related issues, I'll put the dog in the other room...
Prior to me being town clerk, I understand the former TC had a parakeet
he
kept in here!
Laura
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