Amid the global spread of Covid-19, more and more workers have found themselves working from home in a bid to curb transmission of the virus.
This has already spawned a social media trend showing how cats and dogs are perplexed as to why they're no longer left to their own devices between 9 to 5. Many people with pets have shared how their furry friends are coping with their new lack of freedom.
While some appear to be enjoying the extra cuddle time, others seem a little confused about how to navigate the change in circumstance.
Scroll down for some of the best social media posts so far.
This dog hasn't quite grasped the concept of social distancing:
One cat is reluctant to give up its favourite chair:
Those puppy dog eyes aren't good for productivity:
This is what #workingfromhome for the next two weeks looks like. 😂 pic.twitter.com/flbWDFxvee
— Jordan McDonnell (@JordanErinnn) March 13, 2020
Many pets haven't yet learnt to keep off the equipment:
Thanks for the help Banana... sat on the laptop for 3 seconds and got bored... #workingfromhome 🤦♀️🍌 pic.twitter.com/Pt3y4n4U64
— Lauren Buchanan (@LaurenBu2311) March 18, 2020
This pup is making typing quite tricky:
My coworker is being super chatty and clingy #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/KoxeHJcUXh
— Joanna Beveridge (@jmbeveridge) March 13, 2020
Some cats are enjoying being closer than ever:
My new office mate is very needy #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/YAmHARnTY3
— Dr Leah J Williams (@Leahjw) March 18, 2020
This dog isn't enjoying the disruption to its daily routine:
I think he’s cross that I’m still at home, which means he can’t jump on all the beds and go sock bobbing in the washing basket like he normally does... #secretlifeofpets #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/YRePmpl2Zo
— Lauren Gardner (@LaurieEmTweets) March 16, 2020
This kitty enjoys some bonding time:
Day two of #workingfromhome and I’ve discovered my cat quite likes having me around 👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/d8dHFBqZFF
— Rachel Brown (@rachel_brown685) March 18, 2020
Stealing vacated seats seems to be a favourite pastime for many pets:
When you’re just about to start a conference call and you realise that someone’s taken your seat... #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/fmWwSKxUoi
— James (@JSilverstone12) March 17, 2020
Others have become a little needier:
@Cosmopolitan My new WFH assistant came in 20 minutes late without my coffee. Should I keep her? #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/Jnz6IfCfRT
— Raquel (@raquel2e) March 18, 2020
This would be difficult to ignore:
Not distracting at all 😍 #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/8lKLw1RKOU
— MJ (@Marie48727469) March 12, 2020
This pup got punished for craving attention:
My co-worker is in time out. She won’t leave me alone. #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/jNwnb9cjcO
— Dr. Shannon Frystak is Vaxxed Baby!!! (@luvbourbon) March 18, 2020
This person has clearly been enjoying a little downtime:
Day 1 working from home. My new colleague Pedro is ready for business. #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/6KVJHlLoHs
— Zoe (@Zoeio) March 17, 2020
The caption on this one is outstanding:
During my first attempt at remote lecture recording, Luna barged across the desk, sat directly in front of the camera and started loudly licking my headset microphone. So this is all going well. #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/6HrBObSsGS
— Karen Throsby (@thelongswim) March 17, 2020
This dog won't let this woman catch a break:
Help - my colleague keeps stealing my office chair... #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/5ykDKxsixK
— Lauren Phillipou (@laurenphillipou) March 16, 2020
Working while under observation could be a little unsettling:
My new boss is a real micro manager. #workingfromhome #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/YNz9DBh1UM
— Kaitlin Riordan (@KREMKaitlin) March 17, 2020
This good doggy is no distraction:
i usually keep a photo of my dog on my desk at work... now i have my actual dog on my desk #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/RbvPpChPmJ
— aimee lou (@kaspaghetti) March 16, 2020
This person clearly isn't going to be getting a lot of work done during self-isolation:
Update: Starting from Monday I am #WorkingFromHome
— Snarky Sesame Squirrel (@SesameSquirrel) March 13, 2020
Meet my coworkers for the foreseeable future ❤️They are not big on social distancing 😹 pic.twitter.com/N7bpbQ8f0C
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