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Pets in the Metaverse: Can Technology Put an End to Overflowing Animal Shelters?
At least 10 percent of households no longer have their pandemic pets. In the future, digital pets could be an alternative.
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Steven Allison
Steven Allison is a freelance writer & journalist, covering all sorts of stories including entertainment, tech and queer culture. When not chained to his desk, you'll find him wandering the streets of London looking for inspo and guzzling tea.
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