During a visit to Brighton, we found this mural that said it all!
The past three months had been surreal times for most hoomans. It was the best of times and the worst of times. While many got to spend much more time with each other, it also meant no one from the youngest to the oldest were confined to their homes.
For us pooches, it meant we had our hoomans 24/7 which was heaven. On the other hand, it also meant we couldn’t go on long walks and chase squirrels in the parks.
Though Mum said she enjoyed the peace and quiet of the lockdown, I think it would have been quite different if not for us.
Because at the height of the pandemic, hoomans were permitted to go out only for essentials and once a day for exercise. But because walking dogs was considered an essential, we were out together three times a day – albeit a walk around the neighbourhood.
Mum claimed she’s a homebody and that she could happily have stayed home the entire time. She did all her shopping online and each time the doorbell rang, it became a game – wonder which online order was being delivered.
She probably hadn’t realised that needing to take us out three times a day probably helped to break up her day’s routine, and helped with the good of her mental health. (Fingers crossed!)
Though we were just walking around the neighbourhood, it was different. The streets were unusually quiet though we’re in the heart of London. We took the opportunity to walk down side streets we normally wouldn’t but only because Mum had the time. And as it was Spring nature was in full bloom.
On some mornings, we went to a neighbourhood park where there are usually a good many pooches and children playing. But during the lockdown, we mostly had the park to ourselves.
Then there were days when we chose not to get up early – and those were divine. Snuggles and cuddles and more snoozing long after the alarm has sounded.
Together, we made lockdown a lot easier! We had Mum all to ourselves and we gave her licks and cuddles as we watched (lots of) telly, and took little walks around the neighbourhood without the usual hustle and bustle.
And now the UK’s favourite pet insurer, Petplan has launched the Petplan Pet Awards to celebrate the nation’s most amazing pet. It celebrates the unconditional love between pets and their owners.
May’s comment: During the Covid-19 lockdown, many of us have spent an increased amount of time with our pets, relying on them for support and companionship during these surreal and trying times. Especially since I live alone, I couldn’t imagine going through lockdown without my two.
Now Petplan is launching its first Petplan Pet Awards 2020 in the UK to celebrate and recognise exceptional pets who help to enrich our lives – whether it was a bit of joy, fun or companionship.
You can enter your pet or nominate someone’s pet in the following categories:
- Petplan Hero Pet of the Year – for a pet who has shown exceptional bravery and courage.
- Petplan Survivor Pet of the Year – for a pet who has shown resilience and fought their way back from a trauma.
- Petplan Rescue Pet of the Year – for a pet who has been rescued and found their happy ending.
- Petplan Companion Pet of the Year – for a pet who has played an important role in the family and supported their owners through a difficult time.
- Petplan Entertainer Pet of the Year – for a pet who has a trick or a personality that entertains their owners and makes their lives so much happier!
Please follow this link to nominate you pet – www.petplan.co.uk/pet-awards between now and the 31st July to enter.
The winners in each category will be announced in August and will receive £400 worth of goodies. #petplanpetawards
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