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Photos: Pets at work can ease stress

In this photo taken Thursday, May 5, 2016 Payton McGarry pets a dog at his workplace, Replacements Ltd. in McLeansville, N.C.

In this photo taken Thursday, May 5, 2016 Payton McGarry pets a dog at his workplace, Replacements Ltd. in McLeansville, N.C.  (Gerry Broome/Ap)

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New research says pets around the office can increase productivity and reduce stress. A study from Virginia Commonwealth University found people who brought their dogs to work had lower stress hormone levels than those who didn’t. Business Insider says more companies are allowing employees to bring their pets to the office.

Blaney and Cale are two office cats that "work" at Harford County Transmissions Plus, greeting and playing with customers. Shop owner Chris Knopp, pictured with Blaney, rescued the cats about a year and a half ago and raised them in the shop.

Blaney and Cale are two office cats that “work” at Harford County Transmissions Plus, greeting and playing with customers. Shop owner Chris Knopp, pictured with Blaney, rescued the cats about a year and a half ago and raised them in the shop.  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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