But Fluffy Needs Me - a podcast by Sandra Tsing Loh

As society reopens, what will become of our four-legged friends? They spent all those months indoors as our officemates, distractions, and Zoom call buddies. Did anyone order some attachment issues?! Animal experts advise that dogs need time to adjust to their new, new normals... just like us! Give them time, space, and patience.

Written and reported by Brenna Biggs.

References:

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   Puente, M. Adoptions, fosters empty shelter cages during COVID-19 crisis, but there will always be homeless pets. USA Today (2020).

   
   


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   Nagasawa, M., Mogi, K., & Kikusui, T. (2009). Attachment between humans and dogs. Japanese Psychological Research, 51(3), 209-221.

   
   


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   Jackson, D. How do you ease your dog out of lockdown?. BBC Scotland (2020).

   
   

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