If you’re lucky enough to have a furry friend by your side while you shelter in place, consider yourself #blessed. Our Bay Area doggos and cattos (?) are some of the unsung heroes of the moment, giving us much-needed emotional support. If you get anxious, you can just soak up their ignorance of the fact that the world is in the midst of a pandemic. For them, something magical happened to get their humans at home so much more, and they’re basically living their dream lives.

But we know some of you are stuck inside without a pet by your side, so we wanted to bring them to you virtually (also, you can change that — now’s a great time to foster ). Whether you have your own pet or not, we’re mindful that you’re getting inundated with sad and scary news, so we wanted to provide some free, cute therapy to brighten your day.

Below, please enjoy a sampling of the good dogs and cats of the Bay Area helping their owners endure the crisis. To share your pet, use the hashtag #TBIQuarantinePets, and we’ll share on Twitter and Instagram.

Luka, 10

Photo: Amy Draizen

“I’m home self-quarantined after possible exposure to Covid-19. Unfortunately, I’m sick as well. I was lucky enough to get tested, after much persistence, and my result was negative. Phew! I’ve been sequestered alone since March 9 with only my dog as company. He dutifully sits by my side on the couch and shares my food; I’m being more generous than usual. He is feasting on chicken and mango sorbet. I miss human contact and especially hugs, but licks and cuddles from Luka are helping me get through.”

— Amy Draizen, Oakland