Dogfluencers on the Rise

Dogfluencers are becoming more popular on social media, especially during times of (12) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______ social distancing. These dogs often look unique, (13) _______. Some dress in costumes, while others show funny or human-like expressions. Psychologists say that this kind of cuteness can lower stress and make people feel better. It also leads to higher (14) _______ online, with people liking, sharing, and commenting on dog content. (15) _______, it's no surprise that many are treated like celebrities. However, there are some ethical (16) ______ to think about, like dressing up pets or using certain dog breeds that may suffer from health problems. Still, their posts bring comfort, joy, and sometimes even a laugh. Whether it's a fluffy or a smiling dog, dogfluencers offer (17) ______ from everyday stress.

(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com)

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Dogfluencers are becoming more popular on social media, especially during times of (12) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______ social distancing.