Mable has become part of what makes this place work. She greets people at the door, settles the room when things get busy, and is a daily lift to everyone who passes her — from the shop floor to the offices. Dogs like Mable aren't a perk; they are a quiet, proven support that helps staff decompress between difficult calls, long shifts and tight deadlines. The research on workplace wellbeing dogs is clear: lower stress, better focus, a stronger sense of team.

Mable, in particular, has:

learned the rhythm of the building and the people in it

offered comfort to colleagues having a hard day without ever being asked

made Benfield Road a kinder place to come to work

Removing her would take something out of the day that we all notice. We understand this is ultimately her owners' decision, and we respect that. But we want it on record that she is wanted, needed and valued here — and that if there is any way to keep her with us, we would like to find it together.