In the midst of quarantine, people are looking for ways to stay occupied and connected. Through digital means, people are able to stay connected, but as time goes on, people are realizing that it is no substitute for person to person connection. There is something important about a physical presence being in the room with you that makes all the difference!
With loneliness and depression on the rise due to social isolation, people look for a remedy.
There is nothing fun about needing to stay away from family and friends, especially if you don’t have someone who lives with you already! For many, living alone is a tough way to weather the storm. Some of the data is showing that there are more people living by themselves and that trend is on the rise.
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau]
One of the best ways to help with loneliness is having a trusty companion.
Here on Animal Channel, we all know that having a pet to share your life experience with is wonderful! There is something truly valuable about knowing there is a little creature who will always be happy to see you, no matter what. For many people, dog adoption has been one of the solutions to help with their extended stay indoors.
“Quarantine dogs” are on the rise!
A quarantine dog is simply a dog that someone decides to adopt during the quarantine. People across the world are adopting pets from shelters and homes because of their increased free time and desire for a little extra lovin’. USA Today did some research and it seems this is the case across the whole country! One study showed:
When the foundation surveyed 50 of those shelters, 14% had completely emptied their cages during the campaign, while 38% reported they came close to emptying, according to foundation spokeswoman Bri Olson. The foundation is repeating the campaign with more shelters starting May 9.
In a heartwarming video, one woman decided to help her mom out.
We always wanna help our momma out when we can. In a video that is going viral, people are seeing just how much a little gesture can mean for momma! The story is sure to make you feel a bit of hope and it even includes an incredibly cute pup!
One daughter decided she was going to get her mom a puppy for a companion.
While we don’t know a lot about the backstory, it is a touching story regardless. At the beginning of the video, we see a woman in a mask standing outside a gated building holding a puppy off to the side. Turns out, she is hiding it for her surprise!
With the puppy just hanging out there, the gate is finally opened.
When her mom comes to the gate and it swings open, she reveals the puppy in a quick motion, surprising her mom. Instantly the mom’s hands come up to her face and she starts crying. Putting down her keys, she covers her face as she is overcome with emotion. Taking the dog in her arms, she appears so happy to have a little friend to spend the time with.
Licking her face, the puppy is happy to meet her.
There is something wonderfully innocent about a happy puppy. It wags its tail and kisses her all over her face! We don’t know how long she had been in quarantine but it is obvious this is one happy momma.
One Redditor who speaks Portuguese translated roughly one of the phrases the daughter said to her mom, making the moment even more precious.
“Oh this medicine is going to heal you.”
Check out the cute video below!
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Daughter gives her mum a puppy to save her from loneliness in quarantine. from r/aww
