Vet Times has written about tye upcoming SCAS webinar w/James Serpell, emeritus professor of animal welfare. Still a few spaces left! Free to SCAS members, & small fee for non-members. Recording available. Sept 24. Register via Eventbrite www.scas.org.uk/webinars www.vettimes.com/news/vet-nur...

Join our webinar by James Serpell “Ethology by Proxy: Using Citizen Science to Study Dog Behavior”. Recording available to registered participants. Webinars FREE for SCAS members & small fee for non-members. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ethology-b... #CanineBehaviour #DogBehaviour #Ethology #DogEthology

Register now to claim an early-bird discount and join SCAS to claim the member rate (please enrol as a member while we process your membership): www.scas.org.uk/conference #SCAS2025 #AAS #AnimalAssistedService #TherapyAnimals #CompanionAnimal

Deadline for the early bird rates has been extended to mid September (or until sold out!)

Those waiting on SCAS membership confirmation are welcome to registered members for our (online) conference. Programme includes Dr. Zenithson Ng & Dr. Aubrey Fine! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446... #SCAS2025 #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices #CompanionAnimals #Pets #HumanAnimalBond

28 Aug is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. SCAS recognises the importance of the human animal bond. To support our work, please consider joining our charitable organisation. www.scas.org.uk/blogs/the-ra... #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay #PetLoss

SCAS in Amsterdam for the @IahaioAdmin Conference! This morning SCAS trustees Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod & Dr. Clare Thomas-Pino led a collaborative workshop on the SCAS Practice in AAS. Update presented at our Online Conference: www.scas.org.uk/conference #iahaioconference #scas2025

🐾 Key findings from the Children & Pets Survey 2025 reveal: • 65% live with a pet 🐶🐱 • 85–95% value pets’ welfare needs • 76% have had a negative encounter with a pet Full report 👉 buff.ly/jtiBGKF #AnimalWelfare #PetEducation #ChildrenAndPets

Early bird registration rates end on 31 August!! This event will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners from a range of professions who are involved in animal assisted services. #animalassited #AAS #SCAS2025 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...

Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative 2025 Report: Explore the data, research, and reports that illuminate the path toward more pet-inclusive rental housing. heyzine.com/flip-book/20... #PetInclusiveHousing #PetFriendlyHousing #CompanionAnimals #Pets #PetsinHousing

New funding opportunity for a Master’s Degree by Research from the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and BSAVA PetSavers @thebsava Up to £42,000 to cover a postgraduate student stipend at BBSRC standard rates, and a veterinary stipend can be requested www.bsava.com/petsavers/ap...

Yesterday was #InternationalCatDay but everyday should be a day to celebrate our feline friends! In the first blog since launching our new website, Neha Arora discusses her experiences of living in different parts of the World with her beautiful cat Shiro! www.scas.org.uk/blogs/claws-...

CNN published an article covering an increase in pet surrenders that discussed housing issues: edition.cnn.com/2025/07/27/e... #PetFriendlyHousing #HumanAnimalBond #CompanionAnimals #PetsinHousing

We’ve got a new look! SCAS has a brand new logo and website—our first major update in over a decade! Visit our new website and see what’s new: scas.org.uk #SCAS #HumanAnimalBond #OneHealthOneWelfare #NewLookSameMission

Animal Assisted Services International (AASI) Regional In-Person Workshop at Dogs for Good (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK) on 20-21 September 2025. Ideal for practitioners of AAS – Limited spots available. Register now! aas-int.org/regionaluk20... #AAS #AnimalAssistedServices

Check out the latest episode from @anthrozoopod.bsky.social! And listen to SCAS Chair, Dr Elizabeth Ormerod, talk about bond-centred practice and community outreach anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod... #Anthrozoology #BondCentredPractice #HumanAnimalBond #CompanionAnimals

Interested in learning more about the human-animal bond? The MA in #Anthrozoology can be completed FT or PT via distance learning. Perfect for anyone who cannot relocate or needs to study around other commitments! www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgr...

Admission to the Master's degree program "Ethology & Human-Animal Interaction" (in English), hosted by the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania, starts on 1st of July (online and/or onsite). More details here: admitere.usamvcluj.ro/internationa...

Animal abuse & domestic violence are not easy subjects, but important we are aware of the signs. An important topic that is relevant to a wide audience. Recording available. #TheLink #HumanAnimalBond #DomesticViolence #AnimalAbuse #AnimalCrueltyPrevention www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-dark-s...

Another great opportunity for someone to work on an important area of research! Opening at Virginia Tech to conduct postdoctoral research on “Pet Relinquishment & Companion Animal Behavior” with Dr. Lisa Gunter. careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us...

Do you have a cat aged 8 years or over? If so, please help by participating in an online questionnaire study looking at dementia in older cats. The survey should take no longer than 10mins to complete and can be accessed via the QR code. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...

Position open: Technician (Animal Behaviour) at the University of Lincoln. jobs.lincoln.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Position Open: Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Fostering Compassion, UK goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

Don’t forget to sign up for our next Webinar with Phil Arkow from the National LINK Coalition. Recordings are available to all registered participants. Registration is free for SCAS members, and a small fee for non-members! #TheLink www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1391776855...

Last chance to register! Recordings are available to all registered participants. Registration is free for SCAS members, and a small fee for non-members! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relationsh...

**Please Share** SCAS member Emily Witter is recruiting for participants for their thesis in Clinical Animal Behaviour at University of Lincoln ✅🔊You'll need to have sound on ✅Must be over the age of 18 You don't need to own a dog! Link to questionnaire: unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...

SCAS Chair Dr Ormerod was a guest on ‪@anthrozoopod.bsky.social‬ discussing her work integrating vet practice w/ social care, animal welfare education, & community-based programs. anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod... #Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies #CompanionAnimals #VeterinarySocialWork

We are delighted to share p1/2 of our discussion w/ Dr Ormerod about her work integrating veterinary practice w/ social care, animal welfare education, & community-based programs. anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod... #Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies #VeterinarySocialWork @scas1979.bsky.social

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek Pets & the Power of Connection! We have seen firsthand how much comfort a pet can provide when someone feels alone. www.scas.org.uk/loneliness-a...

Only 1 week left!! (16 June). We are happy to answer question, & the website has a series of info videos designed for 1st time presenters w/ no experience of academic conferences. FREE. Online. #Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies anthrozoologyconference.com

Join out next webinar with Prof. Daniel Mills A recording will be available to all registered participants. Registration is free for SCAS members, and only £6.13 for non-members. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relationsh...

Join Us for an Inspiring Conference Exploring the Power of the Human–Animal Bond! Reduced tickets for SCAS members AND early bird rates (until sold out). www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...

The SCAS Spring Newsletter has been sent to all members. Please check your inboxes (or spam folder).

SCAS is delighted that National Pet Month was a huge success and to be part of celebrating the special bond between people and pets. www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/o... #NPM #NationalPetMonth #CompanionAnimals #HumanAnimalBond #Pets

The next SCAS webinar is FREE to everyone (not just members). Learn how researchers at the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), have developed a toolkit to help inform the best care for senior and geriatric dogs. shorturl.at/kRyVS

As National Pet Month draws to a close, the love for our pets does not. When they pass away, they take a piece of our hearts with them. SCAS Chair, Dr. Ormerod explains the grieving process & ways to navigate it. www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk/news/coping-... #NationalPetMonth #PetLoss

Dogs might be the traditional therapy animal, but some cats with the right temperament & training can offer something different and may particularly benefit cat lovers or those who prefer a 1-to-1 therapeutic encounter. theconversation.com/do-cats-make... #cats #AnimalAssistedServices #TherapyCats

National Pet Month continues through April! SCAS contributes its latest post with “Pet-Friendly Housing: Ensuring pets have a place in our homes”, by Sandra McCune #NationalPetMonth #Pets #CompanionAnimals #HumanAnimalBond nationalpetmonth.org.uk/news/pet-fri...

Deadline for abstract submissions extended to 28 April 🙂

Call for Abstracts closes 21 April of IAHAIO 2025 conference “Well-being for all: Innovations and insights in human-animal interactions”. As a member of SCAS you qualify for the reduced member registration fee (as SCAS as is a member of @IahaioAdmin). conference.iahaio.org

Join our next Webinar by Jade Statt, Co-Founder & Clinical Director at StreetVet. Registration is FREE for SCAS members, and only £6.13 for non-members. Recording will be available to all those who registered: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/streetvet-...

April is National Pet Month! SCAS will be contributing several posts to the campaign. Beginning with, “The Science of Companionship: Why Pets Make Our Lives Better, By Parizad Baria-Unwalla” nationalpetmonth.org.uk/news/the-sci... #NationalPetMonth #Pets #CompanionAnimals #HumanAnimalBond

To apply please send your CV & cover letter to Victoria Turner, SCAS Administrator, by email to [email protected], with the header: “Comms Officer Application". Closing date 30 April 2025. Full role descriptions here: • drive.google.com/file/d/1u9Yc... • drive.google.com/file/d/188lO...

Do you have a name suggestion for a toolkit designed to support older pet owners? Comment below or email suggestions to [email protected] More info in link: #PetsinHousing #PetFriendlyHousing #ElderCare #SeniorCare #SeniorLiving www.scas.org.uk/do-you-have-...

In the latest SCAS-authored Katzenworld Blog, Sandra McCune considers how cats can help us de-stress and feel calm: katzenworld.co.uk/2025/04/07/s... #cats #pets #companionanimals #humananimalbond

You may be experiencing problems logging into our SCAS webpages! Apologises, our website is very out of date. However, our volunteers are working hard to build a brand-new website. For now, if you experience issues accessing any of our pages so you can try the “refresh” button.

Join the Critical Cat Cafe to meet SCAS member Dr. Sandra McCune, who will talk about the influence of personality on welfare in confined cats. catacademicthinktankorg.wordpress.com/the-critical... Monday, 14 April 2025 (14:00-15:30, UK time) Register here: forms.gle/Ppn55nMkdTPV...

Many workplaces are becoming more open to the benefits of having dogs in the office. Research indicates pet-friendly workplaces may increase employee well-being and collaboration, as well as playing a key role in recruitment and retention. www.petmd.com/dog/general-...

Register now! SCAS webinars are free to members & only £6.13 for non-members. "One Health One Welfare: Why bringing science & practice closer is important" #OneHealth #OneWelfare #HumanAnimalBond #Anthrozoology www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-health...