Animal shelters around the nation—including the Humane Society of Central Oregon—have reported higher adoption rates during the pandemic. With people being home more—and some having more time on their hands—the timing has been right to adopt that long-awaited furry friend. But good timing is not the only reason—nor the only benefit—to pet ownership during this […]
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Pets in a Pandemic
With so much stress out there, pets’ roles as emotional caretakers have become all the more apparent. Locals share how their pets are helping out