Pets are stress relievers who bring unmatched joy, say owners

Mahizan says her two cats, Bilbo and Black, keep her company all day.

AS THE series of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic chip away at people’s mental and physical health, pet owners can turn to their furry friends for comfort.

Interacting with their loyal companions while stuck at home, they say, is the medicine they need to lift their mood and relieve stress.