Panic buying, lockdown violations, infections, fatalities, and scarcity of masks, we get a lot of worrisome coronavirus updates during these uncertain, difficult times. However, there are silver linings as well.
People are spotting wild animals on deserted streets, aquariums are sharing footage of animals making new friends and pet owners are spending quality time with their furry babies aka new co-workers.
And sometimes, these cats and dogs are the only bit of calm keeping everything together during quarantine. Twitter users are sharing stories of how pets are helping preserve their sanity by being their cuddly, adorable selves. Take a look.
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Awwww
my dog will literally not let me cry. EVERY single time, she runs over and starts licking my eyes & barks until I pet her & tell her I’m okay. 🥺🥺🥺 pic.twitter.com/wD2H3X4QVm
— Caitie 💗 (@caitie_ts13) March 31, 2020
2. The best kind of conversations
Quarantine update: Just had a 13-minute talk with my two cats about the fact that they’re a good boy and girl.
— The Raven’s Muse (@Darxist_Marxist) March 31, 2020
3. We woof you too, Roy
hi lockdown friends! roy loves you!! if you are lucky enough to have a garden or a balcony make sure you spend some time in the fresh air today (if you’re allowed to) #dailyroy #lockdownwithroy #royslockdowntips pic.twitter.com/JmDHJhIEKg
— bronte lee (@bronte__lee) March 31, 2020
4. Yaaasss
i could hear animals in the background of my professor’s video lecture so i emailed her about it because i wanted to see her pets if she had them and she EMAILED ME PICS OF HER DOGS!!!! THOSE WHO ASK SHALL RECEIVE!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/2XwirVlQr8
— val (@snotfishing) March 30, 2020
5. Heartwarming
Amidst her self-isolation, a wee sparrow somehow got into my granny's house and she's been caring for him.
Her cat has also gotten involved and his co-parenting the bird 😂 pic.twitter.com/wRu3MZILSu
— WG Saraband 🏴🇵🇹🏳️🌈 (@wgsaraband) March 30, 2020
6. ❤❤❤
I can’t imagine quarantine without my cat. my dude keeping me sane meowing at me
— 𝖘𝖎𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖆 𝖇𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖊 (@sierrabelle7) March 30, 2020
7. Pawsome
Brian was so, so good on his walk today, only freaking out at a couple of squirrels, a rogue cat, and getting stuck between people running lawnmowers on both sides of the street. He still did amazing on the whole and deserves Big Congratulations Energy. pic.twitter.com/mQaU6e3XXq
— Linda Holmes Thinks You're Doing Great (@lindaholmes) March 30, 2020
8. HAHAHA
My cat is showing off his sexy bod for the neighbors, again. 😏 pic.twitter.com/GoT7jdPoJO
— Nnedi Okorafor, PhD (@Nnedi) March 30, 2020
9. Cute, cuter, cutest!
My dog’s new favorite toy is a greenbean. He’s been carrying it around the apartment with him for over an hour. BE STILL MY HEART. pic.twitter.com/L07QnyGD5o
— Laura Stampler (@laurastampler) March 31, 2020
10. Sigh
I love him so much!! 😭💜 Silly goofball!#dogs #doberman #dogsofquarantine pic.twitter.com/jyZhzoUdO3
— God-King Skovald ⚔️ (@Emmithyst) March 30, 2020
11. Fresh air is everything
One of the many things keeping me sane throughout this quarantine is this gorgeous weather. Twice daily dog walks and gardening are giving me life.
— Susan (@HouseofLounge) March 31, 2020
12. Amen
I’m about to adopt like 10 dogs. I think its the only way im making it out this quarantine sane
— bernieee (@kaylakanee) March 30, 2020
13. Sports is cancelled but this is the next best thing!
I was bored. pic.twitter.com/bVoC0hyNzC
— Andrew Cotter (@MrAndrewCotter) March 27, 2020
14. Hugs
My dogs…my sanity saviors during the #COVID19 pandemic! #dogsofquarantine pic.twitter.com/kOwblLJLkb
— Barbara Williams (@bwbelle13421) March 30, 2020
15. Exactly
Cat Tik toks are gonna be what keeps me calm till quarantine is over
— 𝕬𝖓𝖉𝖞𝖒𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖆✨ (@ndyx9) March 29, 2020
For those of us who don’t have pets though, there are always videos of dogs dancing with their hoomans, reacting adorably to treats and cats just being well, cats. Not a bad bargain, don’t you think?