True Tales

True Tales: Who Fakes a Brain Tumor?!

When an employee wants time off, she simply lied about the reason and followed up with equally fake photos of her recovery.

Published

3 years ago

March 23, 2023

PETS+ Staff PETS+ March-April 2023

I once had an employee who abruptly needed time off for a surgery — she told us she had a brain tumor. She proceeded to send us photos of her recovering in bed with her dog, etc. for weeks … only to find out she wanted vacation time, and instead of asking for time off, thought lying about a brain tumor was the best option. — Jennifer Frankavitz, Four Leggers Pet Supplies & Services, Beverly, MA

NASC Media Spotlight

At first it was just an idea: Animal supplements needed the same quality control that human-grade supplements receive. But that was enough to start a movement and an organization —the National Animal Supplement Council — that would be dedicated to establishing a comprehensive path forward for the animal supplements industry. In this Media Spotlight interview, NASC’s president, Bill Bookout, talks to PETS+ interviewer Chloe DiVita about the industry today: Where it’s headed, what’s the latest focus and why it’s vital to gain the involvement of independent pet product retailers.