The pets helping us work from home during coronavirus pandemic office shutdowns

Our pets are the clear winner as office workers bunker down at home during the coronavirus crisis. Meet some of the adorable dogs and cats ‘helping’ South Aussies work from home.

Bridie is confused about just how many devices it takes to work from home. Picture: Erin Jones

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They flout the social distancing rules in the best possible ways, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s our pets that are turning boss when it comes to working from home.

Dogs all over South Australia are lapping up having owners at home to pester for walks to give them a break from work, or just sleep at their human’s feet.

Cats? Well, they are still indifferent as usual – but supportive in their own special, judgmental way.

Stories have also emerged of wannabe fur friends: A possum who prefers office hours (see photo below) and of bird intruders: “I just had a piping shrike in my house and it crapped everywhere!”.

Take a look at some of the adorable fur babies lending a paw to help South Australia’s workers through tough times working through office shutdowns.

Is your pet helping — or hindering — your work from home? We want to see your photos and hear about their antics. Email [e-mail]

Always best to "paws" for reflection before you send that email. Picture: Caleb Bond

Sarge is totally judging his owner’s active wear as work wear when he’s not sleeping at her feet. Picture: Jo Schulz

Black cat boss move: “You are home, why are you not petting me?!” Picture: John Croucher

Stevie Wonder the possum got his name because he doesn’t seem to know night from day. He’s also that annoying work colleague who likes to creep up and read over your shoulder. Picture: Miles Kemp

Dakota's secret sports life of dogs game is up. Picture: Andrew Capel

Aristotle the ragdoll makes for an interesting mousepad. Picture: Anne Denny

Tiana the chocolate Burmese is helping write a fashion column with some warm and fuzzy advice for winter outfits: “When it comes to fur, faux is the only way to go”. Picture: Anna Vlach

Puppy dog eyes are an instant work distaction for Missy the red heeler. Picture: Shaun Hollis

This harlequin Great Dane is available for pats for those who like to multi-task or just get a good work-life balance. Picture: Lydia Kellner

Tess and Mikey are loving the new work-from-home arrangements, including extra snacks (for them and their owner). Picture: Shannon Caton

Lola knows where to park her coat while she works. Picture: Jessica Leo-Kelton