London, United Kingdom - Stranded at home, Britons have sought solace in their traditional passion for animals, with shelters recording a wave of applications to adopt dogs and cats.
The famous shelter at Battersea in south London saw 86 dogs and 69 cats leave in the week before the government announced its coronavirus lockdown, more than double the number at this time last year, leading to warnings against impulsive adoptions.
While all three Battersea centers have closed since the lockdown, "people continue to apply for adoption online," he said. The Kennel Club, the world-renowned British dog association, has also noted a "surge" in interest. Labradors, cocker spaniels and golden retrievers led the searches, all breeds popular with families.
"There is a big risk with getting a puppy now when you've got lot of time on your hands, the puppy will spend lots of time with you and suddenly the puppy's routine will change and the puppy will be left on its own," he added. However, he highlighted the benefits of having a pet in times of anxiety and isolation, such as pandemics.
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