Can We Catch Covid from our Pets? Can Pets or Other Animals Get It from Us?

Coronavirus and Covid can be devastating for humans, but have you wondered about what impact it can have on animals? Today's guest, Jean Shafiroff, the Ambassador of the American Humane Society, tells us all about how the pandemic is affecting our furry friends. She talks about the dogs and zoo animals who tested positive for Covid, and helps us understand how to protect our pets if we test positive. She tells us about the latest research regarding whether we can catch Covid from our pets. We also discuss the impact of the pandemic on animal shelters: the increase in adoptions of pets and the anticipated surrender of them due to financial difficulties or people leaving lockdown. We also discuss the advantages of adopting a pet, especially in difficult times like these, when many of us are feeling sad and lonely. Ms. Shafiroff tells us how she become involved in raising millions of dollar to take care of animals, including with her Feed the Hungry Animals campaign.