Life with Pets Evolved During the Pandemic. With more time spent at home, pet owners are seeing their daily routines upended. Many who once relied on dog-walkers and smart devices to keep up with their pets during their time at work are now spending quality time with their pets all day long. (Family Features)
To better understand the challenges and changes pet parents are experiencing during this time, Mars Petcare conducted its second annual BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program report, “Pets in a Pandemic.” The report revealed the growing need for individual assistance and pet-friendly accommodations as pets become more integrated into people’s lives.
For more information on the report’s findings, visit BetterCitiesForPets.com.
Pet Parents Experience Benefits of Getting a Pet
Amid the pandemic, many individuals craved companionship and company under stay-at-home orders and some turned to pets as a solution. Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 30% of survey respondents welcomed a new pet and 58% said it was for companionship. Pet owners shared the benefits of having pets include less stress or anxiety (78%), less monotony or boredom (75%), and a sense of hope (69%).
Financial Challenges Became Apparent
While many people added pets to their families during the pandemic, others were faced with the difficult decision of whether they could continue to care for theirs. In fact, 61% percent of pet owners were concerned about their financial ability to care for their pet in early 2020 and nearly one-third of owners said access to pet-friendly housing information would have been helpful.
People Want Pets Where They Work
Working from home has granted many pet owners the unique opportunity to work alongside their pets and better accommodate their needs. The report showed the majority (75%) of working pet owners expressed concern over their pets’ and their own anxiety upon returning to the office. These concerns led many to express interest in pet-friendly offices in the future, as two-thirds of respondents said they would like the ability to take their pets to work, and another two-thirds would be likely to do so if allowed.
Leisure Activities are Changing
As pets become more integrated into their parents’ everyday routines, many hope this trend will continue beyond the pandemic. Nearly 60% of pet parents are interested in traveling in 2021 and would like to bring their pets with them. Additionally, 50% said they would be more comfortable in outdoor stores, events, and patio seating at restaurants if they could bring their pets, pointing to increased interest in creating more accommodating spaces for pets.
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Protein-Packed Salad can fill an empty stomach for nearly any purpose, from an al fresco snack to a family appetizer. When combined with protein like chicken, a salad can become a full, nutritious meal all on its own.
If you’re looking for a way to take your salad from snack or side to a savory main course, consider this High-Protein Chicken, Onion and Quinoa Salad with its own handmade dressing. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it calls for a handful of everyday ingredients including sauteed onions as a key ingredient for added flavor.
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High-Protein Chicken, Onion, and Quinoa Salad
Recipe courtesy of the National Onion AssociationPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutesServings: 6
Dressing:
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups red quinoa, rinsed
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 white onion, sliced
3 cups baby kale
1 red skinned apple, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
To make dressing: In bowl, whisk vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey and Dijon mustard until well combined. Set aside.
In saucepan, bring quinoa and broth to boil. Simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes, or until broth has been absorbed. Cool completely.
In medium skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion 3-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Remove from heat; cool completely.
In large bowl, toss onion, kale, apple, chicken, salt and pepper with dressing. Stir in cooled quinoa.
Nutritional information per serving: 407 calories, 36.5 g protein, 11.6 g fat, 39 g carbohydrates, 297 mg sodium, 4.2 g fiber.
SOURCE:National Onion Association
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