Millions of people across the world ended up working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic and this, for many, was an opportunity to own a pet. The term 'lockdown puppy' thus exists as we witnessed an increase in pet ownership during this time but owning a pet is never easy, especially if you are working from home.Pets are excellent stress busters at the end of a hectic workday but they can lead to a lot of distractions during work hours. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Chandrakant Yadav, Chief Marketing Officer at ThePetNest, shared, “Although offices started to reopen recently, remote and hybrid working is here to stay for some time and it is time we find a balance between our work and pets. There are a lot of benefits to owning a pet and it has been scientifically proven to boost mood and improve physical as well as mental health. The pandemic has been a horrible experience for all of us but our pets have stood by our side. They have been best friends, confidants and comedians and it is time we return the favour by taking care of their health and happiness while taking care of ours too!”Pets are excellent stress busters at the end of a hectic workday but they can lead to a lot of distractions during work hours. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Chandrakant Yadav, Chief Marketing Officer at ThePetNest, shared, “Although offices started to reopen recently, remote and hybrid working is here to stay for some time and it is time we find a balance between our work and pets. There are a lot of benefits to owning a pet and it has been scientifically proven to boost mood and improve physical as well as mental health. The pandemic has been a horrible experience for all of us but our pets have stood by our side. They have been best friends, confidants and comedians and it is time we return the favour by taking care of their health and happiness while taking care of ours too!”