While the restrictions and staying indoors have been increasingly tough, many of us have adopted a four-legged companion to keep us company during the difficult times.
Some say a dog is a man’s best friend, others prefer cuddle-ready cats...and some of us even rats! One thing we can all agree on, however, is pets are some of the best lockdown buddies you can hope for.
Here are 19 of Falkirk’s cutest rescue dogs, kitties and other pets adopted during lockdown.
1. Barney
Adopted on Christmas Eve at just eight weeks old, Ashleigh said "My boys have been going on in on about a dog, so it was a great surprise. They didn't have a clue and is keeping us all busy". Photo: Ashleigh Skinner
2. Bert
Susan Patterson adopted adorable wee Bert after his owning had past away. Photo: Susan Patterson
3. Maya
Maya was adopted during the summer lockdown, and certainly looks delighted about it! Photo: Emma-Louise Ewing
4. Peppa
Peppa might be the happiest doggo in Falkirk. Photo: Michelle Docherty