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Foster dogs, pet pigeons, and a rescue who might have eaten its previous owner, oh my!
This year’s Animal Issue is featuring stories about pandemic pets, local shelters, veterinarians, and tips for leaving your pet at home while you return to work.
• How Pittsburgh animal shelters weathered the pandemic
• Meet Pittsburgh’s pigeon whisperer: Kim Garrett • Why this Pittsburgher says fostering pets is not only necessary, but rewarding • How I learned to stop worrying and love my rescue dog • Increased demand for pandemic pets created increased demand for pandemic vets • For the lizard-curious, leopard geckos are an ideal pandemic pet
• How to keep your pet happy and healthy after your return to work
Plus, have an adorable pet of your own? Don’t forget to submit a photo for our Pet Photo Contest for your chance to win prizes!
This article appears in Jul 21-27, 2021 and Animal Issue (2021).
