A city spokesperson said municipal employees would pay for the benefit entirely and it wouldn't cost the city taxpayer dollars.
To attract younger workers, the city of Philadelphia may offer employees new benefits — for their pets
An East Falls man waits in line with his dog Teddy, 5, at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park on May, 25. City employees could pay for pet insurance in a Parker administration proposal to attract more young employees.
“We see this as an important benefit in that many of our employees have pets,” Grace said, citing studies that show pet ownership is highest among millennials and Gen Z. “As the city looks to become an employer of choice, we want to support our employees total health and wellness, including those fur-babies too.”
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