Dogs must be delighted, and cats presumably less so, that some owners are able to spend more time with them than ever before.
In response to these strange times we asked you to send us pictures of your furry friends in lockdown.
Some have opted to sunbathe in the garden, while others have buddied up to get up to no good.
Do you have a favourite picture of these pets in lockdown across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas?
You can send your pet lockdown pictures to [email protected] or to our Facebook inbox. Please tell us their names and where they’re from.
9. Friends who sunbathe together, stay together
When lockdown ends, Maggie Deacon's pets, Trixie and Bella, are going to have mighty tans after all that sunbathing. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Maggie Deacon
10. Lockdown pals ❤️
Kira-Jane Bell sent in this picture of 10-month-old Amayah, who is attempting to lick her dog, Peanut. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Kira-Jane Bell
11. 'Does this shade of pink suit me?'
Nine-month-old Jackapoo, Betty, rides shotgun as she cruises round the garden with Kelly Rounds' 17-month-old daughter, Leilane, from Clanfield. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Kelly Rounds
12. If birds can understand social distancing, it can't be that hard!
Jo McEvoy-Ruddick from Paulsgrove's birds, Meeko and Tico, look a stern pair as they get their daily exercise - but keep their social distance. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Jo McEvoy-Ruddick