The Synergy Project Magazine - August 2020

PETS
DURING THE
PANDEMIC
By Lauren Daniels
The Coronavirus put the United States
into turmoil since the beginning of 2020,
but the concerns and lockdowns began
during the month of March. It has devastated
families due to its large death toll
and economic consequences. As school
closed, I spent more time on social media
and noticed that so many people were
adopting pets. Humans love animals,
especially their pets. There is a loving,
calming effect when it comes to caring for
an animal that could use our help. This article
discusses heart-warming pet adoption
stories, including my own rescue story and
dives into the question of why so many
people decided to get a pet during these
grappling times.
Taylor adopted Clover on May 8th.
Taylor’s dog passed away in early March.
She said she “couldn’t possibly quarantine
without a furry companion.” When Clover
came up on her feed, she knew it was
meant to be! Even though Clover is a silly
klutz, she is also very clever. Taylor has
taught Clover how to get a nose boop and
many other tricks. Taylor says that “having
something to distract me from the events
going on was key for me. She gave me an
extra reason to enjoy staying home. Being
there to help her warm up to her new
home and watch her thrive was amazing.”
Clover has kept Taylor and her family
joyous during these uncertain times.
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