- Experts say a pets can help people deal with loneliness and isolation during COVID-19 shelter in place orders.
- They add that pets, especially dogs, can help motivate people to go outside to exercise and take breaks from work.
- Pet adoptions are on the rise during the COVID-19 outbreak, but experts say people should take into consideration where they live and whether they have time to shop for pet food or take an animal to a vet.