That is so unfair on the poor pup
We have just got a new pup, she is 12 weeks old. She will be coming to work with me, but not untill she's had all her jabs. I have got a few days off work now to help her settle, but I am also leaving her alone for short periods to get her used to it, and when I go back to work (which is 6 hrs 3 days a week anyway) I'll be coming home for an hour in the middle of the day to let her out for a wee, feed her and play with her.
If I couldn't get back I'd find someone that could pop round. I'd hate to think of the state of the poor thing when they get back from work!
I hope they get it sorted, please keep us updated!