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My “COVID Puppy” Changed My Life
When COVID-19 cases skyrocketed in 2020, so did pet ownership. People everywhere were adopting new pets to keep them company during a time of isolation. In fact, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, more than 23 million households in America adopted a new furry friend.
I was one of those people.
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The Beginning
If you’ve read some of my previous articles, you know that I was isolated for a long time — even before COVID-19. Working from home and being a workaholic led to some unhealthy behaviors. To top it off, I moved to a new city the day that lockdown started and felt even more alone. That year, my family started bringing up the idea of me getting a pet.
At first, I declined, saying things like…
What if I want to travel?
What if I work too much and forget to feed her?
Who will keep her when I’m gone?
