Spending lockdown all alone is tough.

One man tackled the threat of loneliness by adopting a tiny kitten as his quarantine buddy.

Shane Abdula, 30, wasn’t looking forward to spending the coronavirus lockdown on his own. So he took in Pablo, a 14-week old tabby kitten.

They’re now the best of pals, with Shane documenting their adventures on Instagram.

Shane who lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia said: ‘I live on my own in a house that’s too large for one person.

‘I have only been living here for about a year, but it was a complete scene change for me.

‘I have no friends that live close by as everyone is in Melbourne. Coronavirus happened, and I realised that I was going to have to spend quarantine alone, then in a stroke of genius, I decided to get myself a quarantine kitty.

‘I needed something to give my affection to, and since we can’t touch other humans anymore, I thought a cat would be the perfect companion that can lap up all of my attention and love.’

Luckily, the pair bonded immediately.

‘I LOVE HIM,’ Shane says. ‘Pablo is a little legend and is keeping me sane through all of this hardship.

‘He is the most affectionate little guy.’

Shane has found Pablo’s presence does his mental health a world of good, and encourages others struggling to consider adopting a pet.

‘I was beginning to get severely depressed,’ he says. ‘Being stuck in a house, by yourself, for an undefined period of time is very daunting.

‘I know there are so many people in worse situations right now, and I really feel for them.

‘If you need a little bit of love in your life, get yourself a quarantine kitty, just look at how special he is. He already knows he is the boss.

‘I have never wanted to have children, it’s just never been on the cards for me. After rescuing Pablo, I now realise how much I can actually love something!

‘I feel like I am his father, and I am constantly fussing over him because I am worried he is going to hurt himself somehow.

‘Being in the house on my own during quarantine, Pablo makes me feel so loved and special, the way he sneaks up into my lap when I’m watching tv at night really gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling and makes me feel less alone.

‘I am so excited to watch Pablo grow in quarantine with me. He is already getting bigger and smarter by the day.

‘I know that we are all doing it tough right now, but just remember, we are all in this together, and if you find yourself alone in quarantine, get a kitty…. Trust me!’

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