Pets and people bonded during the pandemic. But owners were still stressed and lonely
While pets provide companionship, they also add extra responsibilities
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Cat and dog owners grew closer to their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. But pet ownership didn’t reduce overall stress or loneliness, new survey data show.
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