When the pandemic hit, governments had to formulate strict protocols to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease. One of these protocols included placing infected people in a 14-day quarantine period. This way, the virus would be contained. Unfortunately, though, pets were not considered as a factor when these protocols were being formulated.
When a Chinese woman named Liu from the city of Xi’an tested positive and entered a quarantine facility, she had no choice but to leave her pet at their home alone. She did not have family or anyone else to take care of her pooch while she was put in isolation. The dog owner left her pet sufficient food and water before being taken away.
At least, she had a surveillance camera that she could use to watch her dog at home.
Frustrated pup
On the first day the dog was left on her own, the pooch sat by the door, waiting for his owner to return. He looked frustrated and anxious. By the second day, the pup decided to let out his frustration.
Liu watched helplessly as her pet started to chew everything in sight. He wandered aimlessly around their home, tearing up the furniture. As the days passed, he found something new to destroy. There was nothing that the lady could do.
Her pet went through all her clothes and shoes, as well as her precious bag collection. She couldn’t get mad at her dog, though. She knew that he was lonely and restless and needed to expel energy. Even before she got out of her isolation, Liu had already started shopping online for new stuff.
Separation anxiety
The dog’s destructive rampage may very well be due to separation anxiety. Because he was alone and hadn’t been taken out for regular exercise, the pooch needed something to do to entertain himself. Like most creatures, he needed mental stimulation.
Liu said she wasn’t angry at her dog for acting that way. The concerned lady fully understands what he is going through. Her only consolation is that her pet is healthy and didn’t ingest anything that could harm him. She is confident that everything will be fine when she returns home.
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Source: Breaking News from China via Youtube