Pets at Home says pets have been 'a lifesaver' during lockdown

Animals have been 'a lifesaver' for people struggling during Covid lockdown, according to retailer Pets at Home which has seen sales rise sharply. Chief executive Peter Pritchard said pets had played 'an incredibly important role' through a period of 'social loneliness'. He added that during the early days of lockdown one of the few reasons people could go out 'was to walk your dog'. In the six months to 8 October, Pets at Home saw revenues rise by 5.1%.