# Fur-Babies: Why Pets Must Be Included in a Modern Benefits Offering

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Podcast: [The Granite List Live](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-granite-list-live-6598764)
Published: 2025-06-28T13:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thegranitelist.live/e/fur-babies-why-pets-must-be-included-in-a-modern-benefits-offering/
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## Resource

Pets are reshaping the concept of family - whether they are "starter children" or the substitute for those who decide not to have children at all, the pet at the center of the American home is a trend that's here to stay. Pets have officially graduated to the status of full-fledged family members, with budgets to match- and a someone with a sick pet at home can often mean a distracted, anxious, and disengaged employee. This week, we are joined by Aaron Oaks, CEO of United Pet Care, who explores how forward-thinking brokers can leverage pet benefits into more engaged employees, and happier, stickier clients.

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