Nobody appreciates windows and balconies like dogs and cats. Our pets can spend hours gazing outside. It’s like pet-TV.
When we bought our home, the big windows with wide sills were a major selling point. So too was the backyard deck where we often sit with our dogs. Sunny windows, porches, decks and other outside-oriented spaces are perfect examples of home features that benefit pets and people alike. As the human world hunkers down to ride out the global pandemic, many of us are taking a cue from our pets and feeling grateful for the small comforts of sunlight, fresh air, and a peek beyond our own walls.
Lately when the constraints of social distancing make me feel like a restless cat who has to stay inside for safety, I try to be thankful for having a home to be safe in. More than ever, I also appreciate the companionship of pets who are always glad to snuggle beside a window while I read, or to sit on the porch together and listen to the birds sing.
Thanks to modern technology, I also have a “window” of sorts into people’s lives all over the world. Across the globe, people are finding ways to make the most of their time at home, and also to connect with the world outside. Pets have been doing this all along.
