Animals can feel boredom, according to Charlotte C. Burn, a biologist at The Royal Veterinary Collge of the University of London. Her essay in the August issue of Animal Behavior, explains that boredom is felt by some animals left alone for long periods.
Source: NPR, August 10, 2017.
We need to look inward too, at our own homes. “As for the pets we live with,” Burn says, “this is all a reminder that even if animals are healthy and loved, they can still suffer – and perhaps REALLY suffer – from sameness and lack of stimulation.” Taking measures to combat boredom in our animal companions may range from given them extra time, attention and toys to offering them food puzzles on a regular basis.