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Collected Item: “Pets struggling to adapt as owners head back to the office”

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Pets struggling to adapt as owners head back to the office

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text story, video

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VANCOUVER -- Dog trainers and animal behaviourists are being flooded with calls from people seeking advice because their pets are having a hard time adjusting to their absence.

Pet adoption rates soared during the pandemic, as people spent more time at home and found they enjoyed the company of a furry companion.

Now that people are returning to the office – even those back for just a couple of hours a week – have noticed their dogs and cats appearing stressed.

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Pandemic Pets, pet, dog, cat, separation anxiety, noise, routine, dog walker, doggie daycare, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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https://bc.ctvnews.ca/pets-struggling-to-adapt-as-owners-head-back-to-the-office-1.5502610

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St. John Alexander, CTV News Vancouver

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2021-07-28
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