
Pampered by pets during pandemic
ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø faculty, staff and students enjoy buddy system TLC while working from home
While the office is at home the pets will roam — onto our keyboards, files and into our laps.
As coronavirus has forced most to social distance, pets have become the new supervisors, coworkers and even therapeutic Zen for many ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø faculty, staff and students.
Want to share a photo of your furry work friend, your study buddy, or another uplifting image? Share it with ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø News for a chance to be included in this "paws-itive" news feature.
Emma and Jerry appear to be sleeping on the job.
Dr. Loki is providing close supervision.
Oscar keeps a close eye on Krista Mulcahy's work from home.
As professor Vonderheide teaches from an empty classroom, Newman enjoys learning chemistry, too (except osmosis).
Chester (left) and Penny (right) keep a close eye on Janet Pope while making sure she doesn't leave the house.
Leisl and Rolf are ready for spring.
Blackie stepped away from his office duties to check out an intruder not wearing a mask.
Nicole Mori's home office manager keeps an eye on her work.
Illi helps Ellen Graham teach a virtual voice lesson.
May be time to move the home office to another room.
Sid helps keep ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø's network up and running.
Angela Livengood learns origami to relax and to create her new doggie (sadly she doesn't have a real pet).
Tyler Adams dog Rylie enjoying the day off in Northeast Ohio.
A cement pet T-Rex keeps Rachel Richardson's Milford neighbors entertained.
Sebastian Richardson oversees the indoor antics.
Mandy Pack of ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø Health's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has two dogs to keep her company: Gracie (left) and Scarlet (right).
Rescue Rory remains closeby.
Featured image at top: ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø photographer Colleen Kelley's cat Frankie keeps a close eye on her photo editing while she works from home. Photo/Colleen Kelley/ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø Creative + Brand
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