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I will say that I have heard of the furniture store IKEA who has store in America as well in other nations.
What I did not know is that an IKEA furniture store in Catania Italy has an owner who cares for dogs who are homeless in the city with no place to go during the winter months.
Whether IKEA is doing this as an act of compassion or to increase sales through the kind word of mouth via social media does not matter in this case.
The IKEA employees bring in the stray dogs by cleaning them, feed the dogs and give a nice warm bed to take their naps.
Due to the power of social media, the furniture store in Catania has gained a lot of new customers as well the good news that some of the dogs have been adopted by the employees if the store.
I am not sure if there is any other business that follows the practice of the IKEA store in Catania of allowing dogs inside their store to avoid freezing to death in the harsh winter around the world.
It would be a great idea for other stores around the world to follow the example of the Italian IKEA store. It would boost their sales higher than a kite.
A very nice win win situation. The dogs get a home and the store gets some very positive publicity.
I like the way the IKEA store in Italy is doing a service for the dogs. Their good deeds are being repaid.
What a great story and that doggy looks so comfortable. It is also great news that some of these strays have been adopted. I would like to do the same but unfortunately the building where I reside with my sister does not allow dogs. A stupid law I say but there is nothing I can do about it. One of these days when I finally get my own house I will open it to all the strays (except for snakes or spiders etc.) whether they be cats or dogs or squirrels or raccoons etc. I really would enjoy being busy with all the animals around me…hourray for IKEA…
That is true since any company who cares for animals who need help get my vote as a great company like IKEA.
exactly, the dogs don’t care why they’re getting shelter…
A dog is just happy that they can get away from heat and cold.
Motives are for moralists, a pragmatist just looks at results…
I didn’t know about this, but Catania is far from where I live anyway.
I know stray dogs are quite common in that area, and I’m glad the store is doing its part to help. I’ve heard of smaller local stores giving food to the stray. I’m very proud and grateful when my countrymen do these charitable acts. And yes, it truly improves their reputation, and helps with sales.
The sweetest thing was to hear some of the dogs were adopted too, by the employees! ?
I did not that some businesses in Italy assists homeless animals myself since it seldom gets reported in America.
Whatever the reason, both as an act of compassion or to increase sales, this action is beneficial for homeless dogs.
The employees at IKEA have hearts of gold dealing with homeless dogs.
I think so, and they are extraordinary.
That is why I liked sharing this story since I do not know maybe stores assist stray dogs.
This story warms my heart. I would love to take care of the animals that have no home.
I agree with you since assisting a homeless animal is a great act of compassion.
I guess it’s a win win situation, but the important thing is that the dogs won’t be cold. I have heard of some places in Greece and Turkey that allow stray dogs inside, but the customers should be open-minded too.
That is true since helping out someone who is need is a great deed that will get rewarded down the line.
Well, he certainly looks like he is resting well. (5)
The dog must be enjoying his warm home inside the IKEA store.