Research Assistant Professor Mary Beth Rauktis has two recent pet-focused publications. A letter to the editor for the Journal of Gerontological Social Work entitled “Animal (Non-Human) Companionship for Adults Aging in Place during COVID-19: A critical support, a source of concern and potential for social work responses,” and one for Society Register—”Animal Companionship: A Crucial Support for People During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” with Professor Christina Newhill.