Pets bring joy and teach individuals about discipline, responsibility and compassion

Calming influence: Civil servant and certified divemaster Muhammad Rafiuddin Abdul Jalil, 36, misses going out to sea but is thankful to have his pet fishes for company during the Covid-19 pandemic. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

WORKING from home and the lack of social activities amid the current Covid-19 pandemic can be an isolating experience.

Because of this, many have turned to their pets for comfort and solace.