The boss said no dogs were allowed on site. But he hasn’t met my dog.

I’ve trained Rufus to do all kinds of crazy things that terriers usually cannot. He can climb trees, fetch objects, speak on command, warn people of danger, sense moods, pick winning lottery numbers and he’s very good with new people. I’ve trained him well since he was a puppy, and I don’t see any reason why I can’t have him at work.

Oh, but there’s so much mobile aluminium scaffolding around! He might hurt himself! Ha, no. I’ve always wanted Rufus to accompany me in my work, so I’ve made sure he knows the requirements when at a work site. He has his own hard-hat, which he will not go to work without, and he can climb mobile scaffolding like a young monkey in a jungle. I mean, vertical ladders are always going to be a challenge, what with him lacking those all-important opposable thumbs. But the, there are plenty of humans who have trouble with ladders. Ladders can be really hard. That’s why I advocate for ramps wherever possible, because they’re both pet-friendly and inclusive to disabled builders who may not be able to face the harsh verticality of a ladder.

To top it all off, Rufus is a morale booster! Just look at his fuzzy face. Look at how he chases his own tail and makes everyone smile. The work site is so boring without him there, and you can’t deny that the one time I brought him into work- smuggled in my duffel bag- he made a real difference. Everyone loves dogs, even if they say they don’t, which is why I think Rufus needs to be here, up on these planks and trestles with us, doing the good work and helping us out. He deserves a chance, at least. I’m sure he could carry some tools or something…

-John