The Responsibility of A Pet: Inside Pup O'Clock's Emerging Model for Dog Ownership

Source: International Business Times

During the early months of the pandemic, global interest in pet adoption surged as households sought stability amid disruption. As routines normalized, researchers and animal welfare groups began raising concerns about long-term ownership challenges, including separation anxiety and the risk that pets acquired during lockdown may not align with post-pandemic lifestyles. Brian Manni, founder of Pup O'Clock, observed this cycle closely.