於肺炎封鎖期間不少地區的領養數字上升，但英國於七月放寬封鎖後，有慈善機構表示棄養率及查詢棄養的數字明顯上升，並擔心會出現棄養潮。
during the coronavirus lockdown, the adoptions rate increased in many areas. however, the number of people giving up their pet dogs has raised since UK lifted the restrictions in July. Charity said the inquiries about abandonments increased and they are worried about there will be an abandonment boom.
