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Pets are helping us cope during the pandemic—but that may be stressing them out


Pets are helping us cope during the pandemic but that may be stressing them out
Rachel May
© Photograph by Hannah Reyes Morales
A therapy dog named Casey snuggles with Janice whose last name was not provided in Massachusetts on April 20, 2020. The Siberian husky has provided support for Janice and others in her household during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, one thing is clear: Many of us are turning to pets to help us endure this challenging time in history.
In fact, as people remain stuck at home, the demand for adopting or fostering pets, particularly dogs, has risen worldwide, from Canada to India. Between March and September 2020, the number of foster pets in U.S. homes increased by 8 percent, according to PetPoint, which collects industry data on pet adoption. ....

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Do Dogs Really Make Us Happier?


Do Dogs Really Make Us Happier?
New research shows that the psychological benefits of dog ownership are real and especially valuable during the pandemic.
Owning a dog promotes the flow of oxytocin, a hormone that fosters feelings of well-being.
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By
Susan Pinker
Dec. 30, 2020 12:11 pm ET
Psychologist Susan Pinker explores new discoveries in the science of human nature. Read previous columns here.
Last summer my life was upended when I was given an oversize 4-month-old puppy for my birthday. Otis’s arrival created joy and anxiety in equal measure. Already well into the pandemic, my husband and I wondered what effect this shaggy, disoriented creature would have on us. Would he provide comfort? Or would his chewing, nipping, soiling, lunging and barking only multiply our stresses? ....

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