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The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t
July 2, 2025 by NewsBot
Locked-down Hungarians who gained or lost pets saw almost no lasting shift in mood or loneliness, and new dog owners actually felt less calm and satisfied over time—hinting that the storied “pet effect” may be more myth than mental-health remedy even in extreme isolation.
