With more people working from home than usual, people are adjusting to new routines and a new normal - at least for the foreseeable future.

However our pets are completely oblivious to the news of the day, and they're more concerned about pats than pandemics.

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More time with their owners means more purring and more tails wagging.

Being in the presence of a pet, or simply looking at animal photos, can instantly lift your mood in what is an abnormal time.

Flick through our gallery to see what some of the Highlands' pets are getting up to with their owners.

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If you'd like us to include a photo of your pet, email: emily.bennett@southernhighlandnews.com.au