Young Boy Puts Mask On Dog First And Then Puts On His Own

A young boy and dog parent, Anthony Hernandez, sets the right tone for dog parents worldwide with his exemplary behavior. All the way in Ecuador.

Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic, with infection numbers continuously soaring; we are bound to fret about the wellbeing of our loved ones. Young Ecuadorian, Anthony Hernandez, like most of us, is trying to get on with his priorities; of course, with his dog by his side. A video of him is going viral, due to the loving precautions he takes towards his dog; a shining example for anyone. Before he puts on his face mask, he attentively checks his dog’s mask once over to ensure it is secure; sealing his dog’s safety.

It is becoming a known fact on authoritative platforms that it is possible for dogs to contract coronaviruses; most commonly what is known as the “canine respiratory coronavirus” a specific type of novel coronavirus. There have been reports and details of animals being infected with the virus across the globe. A small number of pets, including dogs have been reported to be infected with the virus in several countries. Most of these pets fell sick after having contact with people infected with COVID-19.

However, gestures like that of Anthony’s emphasize the provision we as dog parents ought to have over our loved ones. They stand a chance just as high as we do in contracting the virus. Salutes from dog-lovers everywhere to Anthony and his truly admirable action that dog parents should emanate.

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