From cute outfits to birthday parties and luxury daycare, CalicoCasa investigates the rise of the pampered pooch
If you’re among the millions of people who suddenly found themselves working from home in March 2020, it’s not hard to see why the pandemic sparked a surge in pet ownership. Cooped up and craving companionship, a four-legged friend offered homebound workers comfort and distraction as well as an excuse to go out for a daily walk, something 30-year-old Erin discovered with the arrival of her sausage dog Milhouse in March.
, this positive effect is compounded by the release of oxytocin, the love hormone,” explains psychologist Dr Soph Mort, author of. More than that, some experts believe our desire to look after cute animals is innate. “In 1943, the Nobel prize-winning zoologist Konrad Lorenz put forward the idea of. He believed that when we see certain infantile characteristics, an innate desire to take care of that infant is activated,” adds Dr Mort. “Research has shown that puppies have similar effects on us.
“I think so many people, myself included, aren’t quite ready for the next stage, whether it’s for money reasons or because there are other things we’re waiting on,” says Erin. “Having a pet is a way of trying parenting on to see how it suits you, and I think for a lot of people who might live far away from their families, it’s also a way of having a similar familial bond.
“For many, delaying those steps – putting down roots and nurturing another human – isn’t out of choice. It is because those milestones are out of reach. And in this case, a pet is a wonderful intermediate step,” says Dr Mort. Psychotherapist Glenda Robert says that over the past two years, she’s observed a rise in couples using pets as a stepping stone towards children, and due to the ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic, these attachments have become significantly deeper.
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