Adopting Pets—a Pandemic Trend Helping Raise Spirits

Adopting Pets—a Pandemic Trend Helping Raise Spirits
April Misloski, with her new pet, an 11-year-old Dachshund-mix from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Los Angeles. Courtesy of April Misloski
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ORANGE, Calif.—While people are sheltering in place during this time of crisis, many Californians are seeking comfort and companionship—animal shelters have been a good place to find it.

“People have been opening their homes and volunteering to be fosters. We’ve also gotten a lot of adoptions,” said Mary Jacobs, president of the Our Cats Save People (OCSP) Cat Rescue, in an interview with The Epoch Times.

Chris Karr
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Chris Karr is a California-based reporter for the The Epoch Times. He has been writing for 20 years. His articles, features, reviews, interviews, and essays have been published in a variety of online periodicals.
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