With an influx of work-from-home days and isolation periods, many in Lethbridge are enjoying the company of their furry friends more than usual.
Local shelter Windy City Canine Rescue is encouraging people who may have been considering dog adoption to act on it now. The shelter said the extended time at home gives an excellent adjustment and training period for new pets, and provides the owner a chance to bond that they might not normally have. “We think it’s an ideal time,” said Danielle Payne, event and volunteer co-ordinator of Windy City Canine Rescue, on Tuesday. “Just because you are at home, you can get to know your dog and make sure that the dog is settling in with your home routines and things like that.