Is it normal to take time off of work when a pet dies?

Posted by LakashY@reddit | AskAnAmerican | View on Reddit | 176 comments

I am a mid-30s U.S. citizen. I am curious from other U.S.-ers if it is normal to take a day off or two (and which state you are from) and with other countries if this would be normal (and which country and further details you care to give).

By company policy, I cannot take any time off without pay, and I am afforded 80 hrs/yr. So I have to earn every single bit of time I am not literally inside the building at work. I have had more flexibility or more paid time off at other jobs. I know other get no paid time off but can choose to miss work without pay or have some else take their shift and also not be fired.