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New study finds no lasting impact of pandemic pet ownership on human well-being
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

New study finds no lasting impact of pandemic pet ownership on human well-being

A new study challenges the belief in a universal “pet effect” on human well-being. Using data collected during COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers found no significant change in respondents' well-being when they acquired or lost a pet in their household. The findings suggest that, even during a time of extreme isolation, human-animal bonds may not be as emotionally transformative as we like to believe.

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