Collected Item: “Americans adopted millions of dogs during the pandemic. Now what do we do with them?”
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Americans adopted millions of dogs during the pandemic. Now what do we do with them?
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News article
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As one of many people who adopted a pet during the pandemic, this article resonated with me in many ways. It discusses how people transitioning from remote work at home and returning to the office are trying to ensure that the change is smooth for their newly acquired pets as well. Many of the pets – especially dogs – are not accustomed to being left along for lengths of time and are experiencing separation anxiety. As a result, some pet owners are trying to ensure that their animals have care while they at work. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done due to overbooked facilities and some animals with behavioral issues due poor socialization as a result of the pandemic. This article does a nice job capturing some of the struggles pet owners are experiencing now as they attempt to return to normalcy and some of the services available to keep them happy and occupied as they adjust.
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#PandemicPets, #HST580, #ASU, #SeparationAnxiety
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/01/07/covid-dogs-return-to-work/
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The Washington Post
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2022-01-07