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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of rumours and myths have found way into our WhatsApp inboxes. One such unfounded rumour links the disease to pets, which in turn has given rise to the trend of people abandoning pets.

Several Bollywood stars have taken to social media to urge their fans not to pay heed to such rumours, insisting that pets are not responsible for spreading the virus.

COVID-19: From Kriti Sanon To Twinkle Khanna, Bollywood Urges People Not To Abandon Pets

“Pets can’t carry or contain the Covid-19 virus! So stay calm, give them love and spend some time with your PAWsome munchkins! #SpreadLove #StayPositive,” tweeted Kriti Sanon.

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Richa Chadha requested on social media: “Dogs aren’t the carriers for coronavirus! Please please please don’t abandon your pets! They think you are their parents. Would you abandon your child ? They must be so confused and heartbroken. Please don’t!”