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05/06/2021
More Employers Willing to Allow Pandemic-pets When Staff Return to the Office
'Pet anxiety is real'
Pet adoption has exploded during the pandemic. But now, new cat and dog parents are concerned about separating from their furry loved ones when they return to the office.
Last October, Rover reported that one-third of 1,000 Americans surveyed had welcomed a dog or cat into their homes since the coronavirus emerged last year. More recently, the pet-care site found that 40 percent of 1,000 pet owners were worried about their pets’ own anxiety once a more normal work routine resumes.
“Pet anxiety is real, and we also have anxiety about separating from our pets,” said Paul Guyardo, president and CEO of the pet insurer Petplan, which covers consultations with veterinarians to diagnose and treat separation anxiety as well as medication and various types of therapies aimed at calming the nerves of fur babies.
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