Employee Wellbeing for Today's Pet-Owning Workforce

Zoundz is a non-clinical employee wellbeing benefit designed to help employees feel more focused, at ease, and supported throughout the workday. It uses Therapeutic Sounds designed specifically to help their dogs and cats stay calm and settled.

95 million

U.S. households owned a pet in 2025

88%

of pet owners consider their pets part of their family

Sources: APPA, 2026 State of the Industry Report; American Psychiatric Association, 2023

See the Calm in Action

Employees across industries are discovering how Zoundz transforms their daily stress into moments of peace.

“After a long workday, my high-energy dog would be wound up and restless, making it hard for our whole family to relax. Zoundz helps him transition from active to peaceful in minutes. Now our evenings are calm instead of chaotic.”

“When I returned to the office, my cat struggled with separation anxiety. Zoundz keeps him calm and content while I'm at work, giving me peace of mind so I can focus on my job instead of worrying about him at home.”

“My anxious rescue dog used to pace and whine whenever I was on work calls. Zoundz helps him relax completely. Now he's so calm he falls asleep belly-up on the couch. It's reduced my stress as much as his.”

“Even when my cat is restless and disrupting my work, Zoundz helps her settle down so I can focus. Within minutes, she went from climbing all over my desk to peacefully gazing out the window.”

The Workday Impact

65%

of surveyed working pet owners are extremely or very distracted at work when their pets are sick or injured

Wagmo survey of 1,000+ full-time U.S. employees with pets, 2024

75%

of working pet owners missed at least one day of work in the past year due to pet care issues

Wagmo survey of 1,000+ full-time U.S. employees with pets, 2024

22%

of in-office or hybrid working pet owners are more stressed at the office about how their pet is doing at home than about their work

Vetster Survey, 2024

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Why Employers Are Paying Attention To Pet Wellbeing?

Pet insurance and tele-vet support pet health care. Zoundz supports employees every day. A non-clinical employee wellbeing benefit designed for everyday routines.

Fewer Distractions

Pet behavior issues are a top distraction for remote and in office workers. Zoundz helps pets settle, letting owners focus.

Hybrid Work Shift

Now that employees have returned to offices and hybrid schedules, pets are spending more time alone.

Holistic Wellbeing

Modern benefits go beyond health insurance. Pet wellbeing is the new frontier in competitive employee benefits.

What Is Zoundz?

Zoundz is a non-clinical employee wellbeing benefit designed to help employees feel more focused, at ease, and supported throughout the workday.

It uses Therapeutic Sounds designed specifically to help their dogs and cats stay calm and settled.

Developed based on peer-reviewed studies in animal behavior and sound, Zoundz is built for how dogs and cats hear.

Workday Calm is designed to help employees feel more at ease and focused throughout the workday. Before leaving home, employees start Workday Calm to help their dog or cat stay calm and settled.

Therapeutic Sounds support pets during

Being home alone
Sleep & nighttime
Loud environments
Travel & transitions

Introduced through employer sponsorship and integrates cleanly into existing benefits programs.

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How It Works As A Benefit?

1. Sponsored by Employer

Zoundz is offered through an employer, broker, insurer, or employer wellbeing program.

2. Employee Activation

A defined number of employees receive sponsored access and activate Zoundz with a simple link or code.

3. Seamless Scalability

As your workforce grows, new employees automatically receive access to Zoundz as part of their benefits package - no additional setup required.

4. Daily Support

Pets receive daily sound-based support through structured routines and on-demand experiences.

No ongoing HR management required. Employer costs remain predictable and capped.

Why Employers Offer Zoundz

A modern wellbeing benefit that's easy to implement and even easier to love.

Supports Work–Life Integration

Supports employees by addressing everyday pet-related worry that can follow them into the workday.

Employee Focus & Peace of Mind

Designed to help employees feel more focused, at ease, and supported throughout the workday.

Low Administrative Burden

Designed to be easy for employers to launch and simple to manage.

Complements Existing Pet Benefits

Works alongside pet insurance and tele-vet benefits or as a standalone offering.

Designed for Everyday Use

Supports employees across everyday routines, changing schedules, and other stressful environments for their pets.

High Value, Low Cost

A differentiated employee wellbeing benefit designed to deliver meaningful support at a low annual cost.

Who It's For?

Benefits Brokers & Consultants

Offer a differentiated wellbeing solution that resonates with today's workforce.

Employers

Support pet-owning employees with a modern, meaningful wellbeing benefit.

Insurance & Wellness Employers

Offer a differentiated, turnkey solution that integrates into your existing benefits portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

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