As the COVID-19 pandemic forced many to the confines of their homes, pets found a quick way into these places. For many, they became the sole companion and relief from boredom. Sales boomed in pet stores across Kerala even as prices of high-breed pets shot up considerably.
Now, as we move back to normalcy, there has been a reversal of the trend, rendering several pets homeless, stranded or even dead on the roads. This includes dogs, cats and birds.
