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Animal owners frequently report concerns and worries relating to caring for their animal during the pandemic, new research suggests.
The study, by the University of York, also revealed owners had increased their appreciation of their animals during the first lockdown phase. The notion that people could not live without their animals and that they were a godsend or a lifeline in the pandemic was frequently expressed.
The study has been investigating the role of animals as sources of emotional and physical support during the pandemic. More than 40 per cent of UK households are estimated to own at least one animal.