In Japan, The Cat Works

Animals are great company and are often used to do different jobs. Until today, the cats had been spared from working. However, from now on, in Japan, cats work. In this article, we tell how these pets earn a salary in this Asian country.

How the cat works in Japan

More and more Japanese companies offer work to cats because of the benefits they bring to their employees. According to research and experience, cats reduce stress and anxiety in the office.

This is not a project or initiative called “take your pet to work”, but rather entrepreneurs hiring cats to work to combat stress in the workplace. With the cats company, the office staff perform “purr therapy”.

Four-legged therapists bring calm, energy, peace and fun to company employees. They manage to make employees feel more relaxed and even more productive. In a country as demanding at work as Japan, where working hours are very long and the hierarchy rigid, many employees suffer the consequences of extreme stress and pressure.

Experts indicate that this idea has many benefits, as long as cats have a very docile personality and get along well with people.

While some companies encourage their employees to bring their own pets to the office, this is not as beneficial. That’s because felines are animals that love to demarcate their territory and are sensitive to changes in the environment, and also bother to be around strangers.

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However, if the cats get used to living in the office from a young age and sharing the space with many people (and with other animals of their own species), this initiative could turn out to be a good idea.

The best thing is that, in these cases, the animal will not suffer, on the contrary, it will live well with its “family”. You need to choose cat specimens that are sociable, emotionally balanced, independent, non-frightening, adaptable, have no problem being alone at night or on weekends, and welcome people in the morning.

Why are cats the best option at work?

Cats have characteristics that no other breed has. For example, they are surrounded by a special energy, they are calm and they bring us a lot of peace. Pussies are specialists in purifying environments from “evil spirits” or “negative energy charges”… Therefore, they are an ideal element for companies. Also, cats are very sensitive and can sense when something doesn’t go well with someone.

For all these reasons, they became the best therapists. Since with their presence they help lonely, sick, depressed, and stressed people. Since people in Japan love cats, it’s not hard to understand why they chose this animal to help them with their work.

Ferray, the pioneer company in employing cats at work

One of the first companies to bet on “purr therapy” was Ferray, a company specialized in the IT area. The results, according to executives, were more than satisfactory. Employees’ anxiety and stress levels were remarkably reduced. 

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The company’s director, Hidenobu Fukuda, introduced this “cats in the office” policy a few years ago. The company also offers money to anyone who adopts a feline and takes it home.

Giving and receiving physical affection is very important for human beings. This makes us relax and allows us to “disconnect” and eliminates worries. In turn, through the cat’s purring, we feel more balanced (due to the vibrations it produces).

The good news is that cats also benefit from this relationship. When purring, they release endorphins, known as the wellness hormones.

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