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#QuarantineCats are helping people stay PAWsitive during coronavirus outbreak

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#QuarantineCats are helping people stay PAWsitive during coronavirus outbreak
Jean Connell
ByTommy Brooksbank
March 17, 2020, 6:51 PM

As millions across the nation stay home in wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, cats are helping people stay "pawsitive."

After #QuarantineLife was the top trending topic on Twitter Monday morning, #QuarantineCats is the latest hashtag circulating online as many Americans try to make the best of social distancing. Thousands of cat owners took to social media to share photos, videos and gifs on how their cats are dealing with the extra attention at home.

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