California  |  Legal Ethics

I work at a grooming salon and I offered to pick up a customers pet and bring him to work with me for his normal grooming service then I take him back home when I get off work. My manager found out and was very upset with me and told me I could not because our company would be liable if I were to get into a car accident and the pet were to die. I feel that I would be liable not the company I work for because I am transporting the animal off the clock. It is something I am doing as a favor for my customer. who is right me or my manager. Please let me know. Thank you.