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National Times Bureau, August 24, 2025: Ever happened that just as you’re about to leave for work, your pet lets out a sad whimper or paws at you as though you’re leaving forever? That pitiful look can turn even the shortest commute into a heart-wrenching goodbye. But this isn’t just another cute antic it’s real. Pets, especially dogs and cats, do experience separation anxiety.With more pets being adopted during the pandemic years, cases of separation stress have become increasingly common. Many of these animals grew up with constant human presence, so the shift to being left alone, even for short…