As COVID-19 patients are being sent to quarantine, their pets who are left behind are forced to face tough times. Animal lovers say that they have rescued birds, dogs and turtles left behind by their families in the past few weeks.

Recently, an animal lover tracked down and rescued a Japanese Spitz (commonly called a Pomeranian) who was left behind after his six months pregnant owner residing in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, contracted Coronavirus. The entire family was shifted to an isolation centre for 14 days but the dog was stuck at home.