Families, Children, and Puppies: UK Study Unpacks the Complicated Realities of Dog Ownership During the Pandemic

Families who brought puppies into their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have had high hopes for improved mental health and stronger family bonds, but new research reveals the reality is far more complex. A large UK survey, published in PLOS One, studied 382 adult caregivers and 216 children aged 8–17 to understand the wide-ranging […]