Pets Bring Joy During Illinois Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order

Downers Grove IL

25 March, 2020

12:44 AM

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ACROSS ILLINOIS— For many people in Illinois, Governor Pritzker's new coronavirus stay-at-home order has brought about feelings of anxiety, loneliness and even plain old boredom. As in most cases of distress, pets are here to make it all just a little bit better. We asked Illinois Patch readers to send photos of their pets at home during the coronavirus shutdown and received an overwhelming response. Here are some of our favorites. Anthony Perez, Nancy Robertson, Nancy Robertson, Kara WolfSome pets were just enjoying being at home with their owners. Bill Welter, Alyse Lucas, Tammy Perna, Jerry Clemens, Nancy Hughes, Jim Gracey, David Salazar, Sheila Miranda, Paul ArneBarbara, Murphy, Anne Marie Rozak, Alissa Younger, Wendy Filip, Wendy Filip, Laura Rutschman, Nancy Underwood, Joe Ackerman, Mark DziedzicOther pets were also feeling a little stir-crazy. John Cantanzano, Sandy Reese, Judy Eisenberg, Dawn Owens, Lisa Lippitz, Chris Margol, Steven Vena, Dr. Jeff Ahrstrom, Helene O'NeillJohn Miller, Debbie Ruckstaetter, Amy Wilson, Kim West, David Aguia, Karen TerMaat, Kristie Ryan, Christine Montana, Renee Beck Other pets were happy to offer entertainment or help with work. Kimberly Korzenecki, Cheryl Proulx, Janet Keightly, Mary Handelsman (x3), Judy Brown, Jill Clements (x2)Jay Dunnett, Rachel Wydra, Angela Letona, Nancy Becker, Michelle Alagna, Yoselin Serrano, Tanya Cardona, Debbie Mitchell, Jackie HoffmanRussell Reid, Eddie Conley, Amber Miller, Jen Bouquet, Denise Wendt, David Fagan (x2), Christy Fuller, Delapaz Spencer