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  • 1.  Are you pet friends?

    Posted 21 days ago
    Edited by Jason Kleitz 21 days ago

    Here's another fun fact to discuss at the coffee machine... are you pet-friendly or do you prefer a home without any pets?

    If the first is true, are you more of a team dog or a team cat? Or do you favour some other animal type?

    As usual, let me go first.

    For the past 10 years, a small dachshund  (aka a sausage dog in the UK) has shared the house with our family.

    He is an adorable, cunning, stubborn dog, very attached to all members of the family (he monitors what everyone is doing!), always looking for cuddles and food, ready to defend his territory. His favourite pastime? Sleeping under a warm blanket.

    And now I'm curious to hear about you.


    #CoffeeTalk

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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 2.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 21 days ago

    Growing up, my family had both dogs and cats. Now that I'm married with a house of my own, we are team dog with a Staffordshire Terrier named Meatsauce. He's the funniest dog I've ever been around and constantly brings us joy.



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    Evan Feick
    Sr Technical Account Manager
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  • 3.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 21 days ago

    @Evan Feick, I imagine it's an American Staffordshire Terrier, that is, it's an American Pit Bull Terrier, right? ... it's a beautiful, massive dog that comes from crosses between molosser-type dogs and terrier-type dogs designed for fighting; now they are self-confident and good-natured. It's wonderful to have a friend who brings joy to your family like that!



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 4.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 21 days ago

    I used to have a German Shepherd and most recently a Border Collie.
    I love dogs, I don't like cats.
    Currently I don't have a dog and even though I love them, I don't intend to get one.



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    Kaio Oliveira
    GCP - GCQM - GCS - GCA - GCD - GCO - GPE & GPR - GCWM

    PS.: I apologize if there are any mistakes in my English; my primary language is Portuguese-Br.
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  • 5.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 21 days ago

    @Kaio Oliveira, you've had some really nice dogs... why have you decided not to have any more? What's the underlying reason behind it?



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 6.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 19 days ago

    Hi Claudio

    Here at home there are 5 of us: me, my wife and our 3 children (aged 15, 11, and 4).
     
    We really enjoy traveling, so we're practically out of the house every weekend, and since I work from home, that usually extends to Monday or Tuesday.
     
    The main reason is that the dog was left alone for too long without food, water, and with his mess, haha.


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    Kaio Oliveira
    GCP - GCQM - GCS - GCA - GCD - GCO - GPE & GPR - GCWM

    PS.: I apologize if there are any mistakes in my English; my primary language is Portuguese-Br.
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  • 7.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 19 days ago

    @Kaio Oliveira, that's completely understandable.



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 8.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 21 days ago

    hello everyone,

    Can't imagine my home without pets - 2 cats and a dog.

    They are my home-office partners :)



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    Vasylyna Gumel
    Senior CX Advisory Consultant
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  • 9.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 21 days ago

    @Vasylyna Gumel, what do they usually do while you work?



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 10.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 20 days ago

    Hi Claudio

    We have 2 dachshunds, Rocket and Loki. Rocket is 6 and Loki turns 4 this year.

    I am more a dog then cat person as unfortunately I am allergic to cats.

    Regards



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    Stephan Taljaard
    EMBEDIT s.r.o
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  • 11.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 20 days ago

    @Stephan Taljaard, I'm sure from personal experience that your dachshunds fill your life!



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 12.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 13 days ago

    1 dog who is about 10 and getting old and cranky, 1 cat that is young and spry who makes my dog feel younger :)



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    Ryan Smith
    Director - ServiceNow Solutions & Integrations
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  • 13.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 13 days ago

    as in the best cartoon tradition! 😂



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 14.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 13 days ago

    hi @Claudio Esposito,

    I'm personally an animal lover, especially dogs; cats not so much. There were always dogs in my childhood home, and I grew up with a little dog named "Pinina," who was unfortunately stolen. I always think that a pet needs space so it doesn't get stressed. Now that I'm an adult, although I'd love to have a dog for my son, I don't think having one in an apartment is the best idea. But I'm waiting for my son to grow up and then I'll consider getting a dog at our farm.For now, he'll just keep watching cartoons, hahaha.



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    Cesar Padilla
    INDRA COLOMBIA
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  • 15.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 13 days ago

    @Cesar Padilla, I understand your point, especially for large dogs, but, from personal experience, if you "settle" for a small one, it can also be fine in an apartment ... and I have discovered that for children he/she could be an excellent life companion.



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 16.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 10 days ago

    Hi @Cesar Padilla, nothing teaches a child more about love and empathy than growing up with a pet.

    I also think the best option for an apartment is a small dog, or you could consider opening your heart and giving a cat a chance haha

    Whatever animal you choose, I'm sure your child will be more than happy with a furry friend.



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 17.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 10 days ago

    I love animals in general.

    I currently have cats that I rescued, each with their own story. The most recent one I rescued from a supermarket parking lot.

    I also have dogs, and since I live on a rural property, they have plenty of space to run and play.

    I'm the kind of person who "doesn't trust someone who doesn't like animals, but I fully trust an animal when they don't like someone".



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 18.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 10 days ago

    @Camila Meneghini, in short, it's a question of feeling with your pets: you trust their judgment! 😀



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 19.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 10 days ago
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    I'm definitely #TeamCat 🐱💛

    How could I not be? Just look at this level of calm, trust, and connection - cats know exactly how to create meaningful moments without forcing anything.

    And honestly, I see a lot of parallels with Customer Success:

    ✨ Cats teach us that trust is built over time - just like with customers.

    ✨ They understand boundaries and timing - knowing when to approach and when to give space (something every CS professional learns quickly!).

    ✨ And when they do connect, it's genuine - which is exactly the kind of relationship we aim to build with our customers.

    Plus… after a long day, nothing recharges me more than moments like this. 



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    Monica Venancio
    Genesys - Employees
    monica.venancio@genesys.com
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  • 20.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 8 days ago

    good parallelism, @Monica Venancio! ... but I still remain of team-dog! 😁



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 21.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago
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    Team both... Cat and Dog. Dog is an 8 year old Alaskan Klee Kai (mini husky). 

    image


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    Waqar Ahmed
    Senior Project Manager
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  • 22.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago

    @Vic Ahmed, how cute is your dog!



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 23.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago

    thank you.  very kind of you.



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    Waqar Ahmed
    Senior Project Manager
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  • 24.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago

    I love animals and we've had all kinds. The kids have picked out fish, hamsters, chickens, cats, and dogs. The dogs and chickens are my favorite.

    Of the dogs we've had our German Shepherd, Lucy, was my favorite by far and is missed. Like people, every animal has had their own personality and brings something new to the home. 



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    Stacey Sanchez
    PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
    Winston-Salem, NC
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  • 25.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago

    @Stacey Sanchez, you must have a large outdoor space to have had all these animals... from your story, I think they were treated very well!



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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  • 26.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago

    @Claudio Esposito I was surprised to learn chickens don't need much more room than having a dog. They enjoy their little area and being able to roam the yard. 
    These are all the animals that have come and gone throughout the years. Even with kids, the house seems empty without something extra furry walking around. 



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    Stacey Sanchez
    PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
    Winston-Salem, NC
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  • 27.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago

    We had dogs and cats growing up. One of the dogs my parents got ended up being mostly my responsibility which wasn't discussed with me ahead of time. While I don't dislike dogs, I don't really want one at this point.

    My wife and I had two cats, both of which recently passed in the last six months. I don't mind being pet free at the moment especially since we have 6 kids. But, I swear the cats are still in the house.. Things unexpectedly fall and I see things out of the corner of my eye. I'm sure they're still around somehow.



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    Seean Weaver
    MAPFRE USA - Telecom Analyst
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  • 28.  RE: Are you pet friends?

    Posted 6 days ago

    @Seean Weaver, is it the spirit of one of the cats or one of the 6 kids?, that is the question 😁



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    Claudio Esposito
    Manager Professional Services
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