Now that the coronavirus has us working from home, our pets are pretty psyched they get to spend more time with us. And, unlike our actual co-workers, they are less likely to annoy us (if that's even possible) as well. It's a win-win.
Recently, Twitter user @aubviouslynot asked her quarantined followers who have pets to tell her what their furballs have been doing most recently, but everyone had to refer to them as their 'co-workers'. After her online fans started uploading amusing pics and stories, others couldn't resist the fun and also joined the thread. As of this article, it has over 213K likes and 13K comments, many of which are just too adorable. Continue scrolling and check them out yourself!
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In the face of the pandemic, our pets are safe. Currently, there is no evidence that companion animals can be infected with, or spread, the coronavirus which is affecting people. Nonetheless, it is important to adopt good hygiene practices which is beneficial at any time, not just during the COVID-19 crisis. Animal welfare expert, Dr. Samantha Gaines advises washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water after interacting with your pets and their items and avoid being kissed or licked and sharing food with them.
Dr. Gaines also said that social distancing shouldn't have too much of an impact on your pets but it's worth planning for what your pet needs should you be required to stay at home. "For example, you will need to make sure you have enough food and water for your pet, any bedding or substrate they need for their enclosure and if your pet requires regular medication, enough for the period you need to stay at home." You should also think about who could help if your pet needed to get medical attention. "It is possible to get help from friends, family or items quickly delivered to your door but thinking about this now can help you be prepared."
In the meantime, we should make the most out of the extra time we have with our pets. Isolating yourself for prolonged periods of time can cause loneliness, which might trigger symptoms of depression. But caring for an animal can make you feel needed and wanted, and take the focus away from your problems, especially if you live alone.
Aww. This is the type of company you want during a quarantine. I can’t be bothered with humans.
Dogs are better than humans, mostly. This is one of their faults. (But then can dogs have faults?)
Aww! Is it a long hair chihuahua? It is sooo cute!!!!
-boop- this is the type of animal you want when quarantined, none of that human nonsense.
Ok, so I have procrastinated on my work for the last week. What do I present at the meeting?
Gaming setup must be amazing for the work at home deal!! Wish I had that setup!
I see what you got over there on the right. Are you sharing with your co workers? Maybe you should. (Well share with human co-workers anyways).
Well if they're going to drink energy drinks all day, of course that's going to happen! Lol
So that's not a human face in semi profile with a jutting cheekbone?
Eh? Why? If they are carnivorous they can deal with bones etc so their own teeth are no problem and possibly they have the instinct to eat them.
I have lots of coworkers, they are taking advantage of my current situation and working me to death with extracurricular activities. Hashtag bullying at a workplace. Thanks, not Tim.
My coworker stepped on a cactus with no shoes and made us all hold her down to get the needles out of her feet.
This is so hilarious! It is nice how these animals are keeping us humans company. Sometimes fellow homosapiens are not enough!
My Shop Assistant has decided to nap during our working hours. I've decided she's smarter than me.
My coworkers... one keeps eating his feet and huffing incessantly. My disabled one just sleeps all day. Honestly, I wish I would join him.
My coworker(Crookshanks) will not stop eating my husband's pets! It's absurd..... absurdly adorable!
Yet somehow, you couldn't find the dignity to spell you correctly.
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I have lots of coworkers, they are taking advantage of my current situation and working me to death with extracurricular activities. Hashtag bullying at a workplace. Thanks, not Tim.
My coworker stepped on a cactus with no shoes and made us all hold her down to get the needles out of her feet.
This is so hilarious! It is nice how these animals are keeping us humans company. Sometimes fellow homosapiens are not enough!
My Shop Assistant has decided to nap during our working hours. I've decided she's smarter than me.
My coworkers... one keeps eating his feet and huffing incessantly. My disabled one just sleeps all day. Honestly, I wish I would join him.
My coworker(Crookshanks) will not stop eating my husband's pets! It's absurd..... absurdly adorable!
Yet somehow, you couldn't find the dignity to spell you correctly.
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