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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A cement pet T-Rex keeps Rachel Richardson's Milford neighbors entertained.
Mandy Pack of UC Health's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has two dogs to keep her company: Gracie (left) and Scarlet (right).
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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