The pets helping us work from home in coronavirus lockdown

Are pets helping or hindering the thousands of us working from home amid the coronavirus crisis? Herald Sun readers have weighed in, and sent pictures to prove their case.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, there is one true winner as workers and families stay home in droves — our pets.

Herald Sun readers across Victoria are getting the help they never asked for from their fur babies amid widespread work shutdowns and school closures.

These are the adorable pets lending a paw to help Victorian workers through these tough times.

— Is your pet helping — or hindering — your work from home? Email [e-mail]

Henry likes to act as a footrest. Picture: Sasha Clarke

Cino reckons tables are pretty comfy. Picture: Danielle Stewart

Archie likes to take cat-naps on his lunch break.

Luna the cavoodle and Tiffany the bulldog are stoked their owner is working from home. Picture: Catherine Boktor

Maggie's owner says her pup has zero awareness of social distancing. Picture: Melissa Sutton

Inya is getting stuck in.

But Dyso is just lounging around.

Tamara's cat Prickle says it’s time to log off.

Ghost looks a little spooked by today’s news.

Max keeps on top of today’s barking news. Picture: Brooke Grebert-Craig

Lola lends a helping paw. Picture: Sophie Welsh

Ernie is always keen to lend a hand — and a chin. Picture: John Sly

Indie is on snooze duty. Picture: Simmone Cottom

Lily has been put to work. Picture: Lucy Read

Little Frankie has an eye on the latest news. Picture: Ian Royall

This moggie is keeping work from home interesting, Jess Minear says.

Not the toilet paper! It’s a domestic disaster! Picture: Jess Minear

Keep your paws off the laptop, human! Picture: Tamara Hutchins

Mishka crosschecks her calendar. Picture: Asmira Hanić

A furry friend attempts to lend a hand. Picture: Justin Burns

John Radnell says Shiloh the greyhound has dragged him to the cafe, instead of keeping him chained to the desk.

Gigi the kitten makes a stealthy approach. Picture: Shelby Garlick

Marcel practices a bit of social distancing at home. Picture: Scott Carbines

Biscuit is just happy to have company all day. Picture: Tiffany Waldron

Laptop expert, Alan of Yarraville, contributes to a productive day at home.

Another feline supervisor in the house. Picture: Kirsten Suttie

Bambi the greyhound takes a quick break from a hard day's work. Picture: Oliver Caffrey

Hilton the pharaoh hound, Henry the whippet and Havana the Siamese. Picture: Daniel Paterno

Better get used to these working arrangements. Picture: Daniel Paterno

When Sarge isn't conducting carpet inspections, he also likes to pop his head onto video calls. Picture: Jo Schulz

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