How pets made the pandemic bearable
Lockdown wasn’t easy but having us work from home was certainly delightful for our pets. During lockdown, many pet owners found themselves spending more time with their pets – and the rates of new pet adoptions are booming. How did that affect people? Find out here.
Cooped up with the four-legged companions
Work from home, quarantine, and multi-tasking became the new normal last year.
But when our furry friends came to cuddle after a long day, things seemed fine for some, and some agreed that spending time with their pets helped them cope with stress. While the health benefits associated with having a pet are well-known to experts, many pet owners experienced their beneficial effect first-hand during the lockdown.
Pets, people, and pandemic
Unconditional love is what our pets bring into our lives. The APPA COVID-19 Pulse Study focusing on pet ownership during the pandemic revealed that some people are skeptical about going back to work, leaving their four-legged companions, who made the pandemic better, behind.
For some, spending time with the pet not only lifted their spirits but they also would prefer pets over anyone.
Lockdown and life decisions
Many found an exciting work-from-home companion during the lockdown: their pets. Imagine having the flexibility to spend more time with your pets even after the quarantine mandate is lifted?
The research shows that many pet owners have taken significant life decisions, going as far as a career change, to spend more time with their pets.
A lifeline during lockdown
Having pets around and caring for them proved to be a lifeline for many in these trying times. As a result, pet owners’ concern for their cat’s or dog’s health may only increase. Moreover, the trend towards shopping for pets digitally is likely to stay. Pets have earned an even more important spot in our lives than ever before. The pandemic may be curbed in the near future, but the closeness to our pets will remain.