Pampered by pets during pandemic
UC faculty, staff and students enjoy buddy system TLC while working from home
While the office is at home the pets will roam — onto our keyboards, files and into our laps.
As coronavirus has forced most to social distance, pets have become the new supervisors, coworkers and even therapeutic Zen for many UC faculty, staff and students.
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Elizabeth Kopras completes her COM pulmonary lab work from home in Morning View, Ky., with help from her coworkers "Why" and "Sparkles."
While working on campus, Kopras usually raids her coworkers' snacks. But at home, "Magic" and "Freedom" raid her desk for treats.
Bimbo reminds his work-from-home mom that he needs a play break once in awhile.
UC's Greer Glazer, dean of UC College of Nursing, and Atticus, working together from home.
Emma and Jerry appear to be sleeping on the job.
Dr. Loki is providing close supervision.
Tom Tsuchiya's 'Bearcat' stands in tribute to UC Health for keeping the Bearcat community safe.
Skittles encourages Madison as she studies for her UC finals in Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Oscar keeps a close eye on Krista Mulcahy's work from home.
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Tyberius 'Ty' Rex takes a break on the patio.
Stephanie's assistant hard at work without her. Employee of the month goes to CoCo Davis!
As professor Vonderheide teaches from an empty classroom, Newman enjoys learning chemistry, too (except osmosis).
English Springer Spaniel Pippi hopes the work is done, as there are more serious things to do in the yard.
Ziva closely supervises Laura's work.
Chester (left) and Penny (right) keep a close eye on Janet Pope while making sure she doesn't leave the house.
While watching for intruders, Boba Fett keeps a close eye on Molly Scruta's work from home.
Mabel spends her time lounging and eating extra snacks while the whole Bach family works from home.
Leisl and Rolf are ready for spring.
Grayson (on desk) and Parker (on floor) keep tabs on how long Mary Warmin steps away from her work.
Digby is Jessica Ebert's office buddy while she works from home.
Blackie stepped away from his office duties to check out an intruder not wearing a mask.
George likes to start the morning with a little yoga on Dawn Evans' mat.
Welsh Terriers Ivy and Milo make sure Elias Aidun takes hourly breaks.
UC Bearcat's work during the quarantine is very lonely.
Buddy the chinchilla often takes over Jessica Brawand's work when she takes a break.
Nicole Mori's home office manager keeps an eye on her work.
Corie (tortie) and Ethel (black/white) snuggle to the sound of typing as Angela Koenig writes UC News from home.
Social distancing is the norm for Scat and Panda Schefft.
Illi helps Ellen Graham teach a virtual voice lesson.
Chad Vondenhuevel's dog Rosie proudly represents Cincinnati Law.
Laurel makes it tough for Nancy Schulte to grade her communication students' work.
Quiche clocks in for another day at the (home) office.
Tresha's remote coworker Whiskers hard at work.
Julia Mace stays on track with constant supervision by Freddy.
Liesl takes a break after helping Gary DeVoe keep UC CoM's IT humming.
May be time to move the home office to another room.
MacDara keeps a close quarantine watch from Michael Cook's home office in Lebanon, OH.
Fritz and Remus guard Jessica Martin from any unmasked intruders.
Fluff wonders why his mom pounds on a flat silver thing all day.
Stella Luggen's new coworker, Luna, steals the best chair in the home office.
Keara and Shadow take a break between online classes at home in Springboro, Ohio.
Hudy and Shandy waiting for their walk/play time.
Sid helps keep UC's network up and running.
Maria Mallory attends a UC international team meeting with her dog, Jane.
John enjoys working with his study buddy, Rufus.
Angela Livengood learns origami to relax and to create her new doggie (sadly she doesn't have a real pet).
Snickerdoodle makes sure his home workers take required snack breaks.
Mabel Bach sees a bright future in her new supervisory role.
Tyler Adams dog Rylie enjoying the day off in Northeast Ohio.
Kim Hasselfeld's dog Charlie is a regular on her social media channels.
Zoe had a long day helping UC business student Brock Cousin learn from home.
Corinne Lehmann helps out on #GivingTuesdayNow at UC's Infectious Disease Center.
Ronda Gerard spends another day at the home office with Ferris.
A cement pet T-Rex keeps Rachel Richardson's Milford neighbors entertained.
Sebastian Richardson oversees the indoor antics.
Mandy Pack of UC Health's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has two dogs to keep her company: Gracie (left) and Scarlet (right).
Rescue Rory remains closeby.
Blackie and Rory Richardson.
Jackson McDaniel.
Mandy Pack's grandmother is never far from her cat Ziggy.
Jac Kern's French Bulldog Quiche stands guard nearby.
Cats Yeti (black and white) and Sven (fluffy striped) hug it out while Katie Pence works from her laptop at the other end of the couch.
Christy Holland, UC professor of medicine and biomedical engineering, shared a shot of her two dogs (and husband).
Charlie helps Kim Hasselfeld create homemade masks.
William Elaban's cat Pumpkin clearly not interested in remote learning.
Featured image at top: UC photographer Colleen Kelley's cat Frankie keeps a close eye on her photo editing while she works from home. Photo/Colleen Kelley/UC Creative + Brand
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