Pets play important role in easing children s loneliness and stress intensified by virtual schooling in lockdown
- New survey highlights social, emotional and academic benefits for children during remote learning
- 83% of parents believe a pet helped their child feel less lonely and 73% felt their pet reduced stress caused by isolation away from classmates
- Nine in 10 parents reveal their pet has positively impacted their child s home-schooling experience
- As schools return, 80% believe pet interaction should continue in-person
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BRUSSELS, April 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ A new survey conducted by Mars Petcare of 2,000 parents across the UK and US shows family pets help children better manage feelings of stress and loneliness, which have been greatly exacerbated by virtual schooling as a result of the pandemic
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, PEDIGREE Foundation announced the opening of its 2021 grant cycle, which provides funds to U.S. shelters and rescues working to help dogs find loving homes. This year, the Foundation aims to give $1 million to shelters and rescues, including annual grants for programs that increase dog adoption and support for disaster relief, provided on an as-needed basis.
PEDIGREE Foundation announced the opening of its 2021 grant cycle, which provides funds to U.S. shelters and rescues working to help dogs, like Petey, find loving homes.
Since its inception in 2008, PEDIGREE Foundation has given more than $9 million through 5,700+ grants, working with organizations that support its missions of ending pet homelessness and helping dogs find their forever homes. Applications for the 2021 grant cycle will be accepted now through May 7, 2021 and can be completed online.