Society for Companion Animal Studies
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SCAS was established in 1979 to promote the study of human-companion animal interactions and raise awareness of the importance of pets in society. https://www.scas.org.uk/
A New Ripple- Call for Abstracts for 2027 Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Conference www.scas.org.uk/blogs/a-new-...
A New Ripple- Call for Abstracts for 2027 HHRF Conference in Kissimmee, Florida - February 20-21, 2027 — Society for Companion Animal Studies
Horses & Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is getting ready for their 2027 Connect, Learn and Inspire Conference in Kissimmee, Florida the weekend of Febraury 20-21, 2027 and we are opening up reg...
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#PetRemembranceDay is celebrated 5 July to remember the wonderful companion animals we’ve loved & lost. The SCAS Guide to Navigating Grief & Pet Bereavement Resources might help with this deeply personal experience. www.cats.org.uk/support-us/o...
Pet Remembrance Day | Cats Protection
Every year on 5 July, we celebrate Pet Remembrance Day to remember the amazing cats that have had impact on our lives and support cat owners through pet grief.
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Sign up now open for the next SCAS Webinar by Nancy Parish Plass. Our Webinars are free to members and £6.13 for non-members. Recordings available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989618543...
Animal as a Medium
Animal as a Medium - A Unique Therapy Mechanism In Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy
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Only 3 days left to register for the next SCAS Webinar by Dr. Emily Kieson. Our Webinars are free to members and £6.13 for non-members. Recordings available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989979289...
Learning from the Wild: Social Lives of Horses in Mongolia & Scotland
Dr. Emily Kieson. Learning from the Wild: How Social Lives of Free-Living Horses in Mongolia and Scotland can Inform our Practices at Home
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Sign up now open for the next SCAS Webinar by Dr. Emily Kieson. Our Webinars are free to members and £6.13 for non-members. Recordings available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989979289...
Learning from the Wild: How Social Lives Horses in Mongolia & Scotland
Dr. Emily Kieson. Learning from the Wild: How Social Lives of Free-Living Horses in Mongolia and Scotland can Inform our Practices at Home
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Students (& recent graduates) of #Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies & related fields are invited to apply to present at the Anthrozoology as International Practice (AIP) 2026 Online Conference (4-5 Sept). Call for abstracts: anthrozoologyconference.com @azconference.bsky.social
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Welcome to Anthrozoology as International Practice The 2026 AIP Student Conference in Anthrozoology 2026 will take place on September 4 and 5. Registration opens on August 5th. Call for Abstracts Now ...
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Great postdoctoral opportunity to conduct dog assisted therapy research with Dr Elena Raschen at University of York, UK: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...?
Jobs - The University of York
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Did you know SCAS members are eligible for a discount to attend ISAZ2026? ISAZ @isazofficial.bsky.social offers a US$200 discount to attend the ISAZ 2026. www.isaz2026.com/registration SCAS members should have received an email with the promo code. If not, please contact info@scas.org.uk
Registration | ISAZ 2026
Join the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) in Paris, France in July 2026 for our 35th annual conference!
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Last chance to register (recordings available) for tomorrow’s webinar “Companion Rabbits: Scientific Insights into Behaviour, Welfare, and the Owner–Rabbit Relations” by Dr. Carol Tinga. Webinars are FREE to SCAS members and £6.13 for non-members. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986072687...
Companion Rabbits
Companion Rabbits: Scientific Insights into Behaviour, Welfare, and the Owner–Rabbit Relations
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New EU framework on dog and cat welfare reaches the finish line today: www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/new-eu-...?
New EU framework on dog and cat welfare reaches the finish line
On 28 April, the European Parliament held its final plenary vote on the long-awaited regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability, marking the end of a historic legislative proces...
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Call for papers for a special issue of the Journal of Public Health Research on ‘Companion Animals and Public Health: Reciprocal Relationships Beyond Anthropocentrism’ Submission deadline: September 30, 2026. journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...
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New EU pet travel rules came into effect this week (22 April 2026) that cover how British residents can travel to the EU with their pets. Read more here: mrcvs.co.uk/en/news/2492...
New EU pet travel rules come into effect
EU pet passports may no longer be valid for travel from GB to the EU.
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Society of Companion Animals (SCAS) invited to Speak at Housing Studies Association (HSA) Annual Conference 2026 #HSA2026 www.scas.org.uk/blogs/societ...
Society of Companion Animals (SCAS) invited to Speak at Housing Studies Association Annual Conference 2026 — Society for Companion Animal Studies
SCAS is pleased to announce that Dr Elizabeth Ormerod , Chairman of the Society will be presenting a paper on The far-reaching harms caused by the lack of pet-inclusive housing: a veterinary perspec...
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Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place this week but it has nothing to do with avoiding dogs. It means awareness and safety, and for SCAS it also means safe interaction. #PreventDogBites www.scas.org.uk/blogs/bite-p...
Bite Prevention Week: Moving Beyond Awareness Through AAS Programs — Society for Companion Animal Studies
By SCAS Communications Volunteer, Raghad Hussein
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The @isazofficial.bsky.social PJ-Hart Student Scholar Award is named in honor of Dr. Aubrey Fine’s therapy dogs, PJ and Hart, recognizes a student for their commitment to scholarship in human-animal interaction and animal-assisted intervention. Deadline April 30. t.e2ma.net/click/bz2jes...
PJ-Hart Student Scholar Nomination : Awards : News, Awards & Events : International Society for Anthrozoology
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Read the Latest SCAS Research Summary by Dr. Lori Hoy: (Self-)caring with Companion Animals – How Animals Shape Rest and Relaxation. Study by McGlacken Ashall 2025. www.scas.org.uk/blogs/resear...
Research Summary: (Self-)caring with Companion Animals – How Animals Shape Rest and Relaxation — Society for Companion Animal Studies
Research Summary: (Self-)caring with Companion Animals – How Animals Shape Rest and Relaxation. By SCAS Communications Volunteer, Dr. Lori Hoy.
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Last chance to register! (closes tomorrow - 8 Apr at noon UK time). FREE. Recording available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986034295...
Reflections on pioneering HAI research: An interview with James Serpell
Emeritus Professor James Serpell talks to Dr. Sandra McCune about his research career and the development of Human-Animal Studies
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Society for Companion Animal Studies@scas1979.bsky.social · 4mo agoYou are not going to want to miss the next SCAS Webinar: An interview with James Serpell by Sandra McCune. FREE to EVERYONE. Recordings available to registered participants. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflection...
Greyhound racing is officially banned in Wales! The Senedd voted in favour of a Bill that will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales. A transition period to allow the industry to wind down responsibly, strengthen rehoming arrangements for retired greyhounds. media.service.gov.wales/news/the-sen...
The Senedd votes to ban Greyhound racing in Wales to protect animal welfare | Welsh Government News
The Senedd has today voted in favour of protecting greyhounds in Wales from the harms of racing. The Bill will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales.
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Greyhound racing is officially banned in Wales! The Senedd voted in favour of a Bill that will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales. A transition period to allow the industry to wind down responsibly, strengthen rehoming arrangements for retired greyhounds. media.service.gov.wales/news/the-sen...
The Senedd votes to ban Greyhound racing in Wales to protect animal welfare | Welsh Government News
The Senedd has today voted in favour of protecting greyhounds in Wales from the harms of racing. The Bill will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales.
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Please consider signing this petition to allow pets to travel with UK citizens during emergency evacuations (as other countries have done): www.change.org/p/allow-pets...
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Allow pets to travel with UK citizens during emergency evacuations
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Registration open for our May Webinar, "Companion Rabbits: Scientific Insights into Behaviour, Welfare, and the Owner–Rabbit Relations" with Dr. Carol Tinga. Free for members, and a small fee (£6.15) for non-members. Recording available. 🐇🐇🐇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986072687...
Companion Rabbits
Companion Rabbits: Scientific Insights into Behaviour, Welfare, and the Owner–Rabbit Relations
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You are not going to want to miss the next SCAS Webinar: An interview with James Serpell by Sandra McCune. FREE to EVERYONE. Recordings available to registered participants. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflection...
Reflections on pioneering HAI research: An interview with James Serpell
Emeritus Professor James Serpell talks to Dr. Sandra McCune about his research career and the development of Human-Animal Studies
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Today is World Story Telling Day (20 March). SCAS loves a good story! Read our new blog written by SCAS Communications Officer, Judith Bellingham. www.scas.org.uk/blogs/play-and-creative-arts-therapist-amp-animal-assisted-servicesnbspworld-storytelling-day
Play and Creative Arts Therapist & Animal Assisted Services. World Storytelling Day. — Society for Companion Animal Studies
By SCAS Communications Officer, Judith Bellingham Animals, Stories, and Emotional Connection Stories have always helped humans understand the world passing on values, exploring emotions, an...
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Research Summary on “The Impact of Dog Ownership on Adolescent Well-Being via the Microbiome” written by SCAS Communications Volunteer Raghad Hussein. www.scas.org.uk/blogs/65a51s...
Research Summary: The Impact of Dog Ownership on Adolescent Well-Being via the Microbiome — Society for Companion Animal Studies
By SCAS Communications Volunteer, Raghad Hussein This study explores how living with dogs influences the mental health and social behavior of adolescents, specifically investigating whether the gu...
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My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026. March 24–26. Online. Dedicated to increasing access to shelter and housing for people experiencing homelessness with companion animals. www.mydogismyhome.org/2026-confere...
2026 Conference — My Dog is My Home
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Over the past month, around 1,000 dogs have been illegally mass killed in the southern Indian state of Telangana. Please sign the petition to demand the government of India prioritize humane alternatives for population control: www.thepetitionsite.com/240/863/745/
Sign Petition: More Than 1,000 Dogs Killed, with 300 Dumped in a Mass Grave in South of India
India's stray dog population is one of the largest in the entire world. A properly-implemented spay-and-neuter program would help. (46138 signatures on petition)
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Wonderful News! Minister Peacock to relaunch the Tackling Loneliness Hub -an online forum for people working on loneliness to share insights, research, and best practice. Companion animals play an essential role in alleviating loneliness for many too. tacklinglonelinesshub.org
Tackling Loneliness Hub – A community for people working on loneliness
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Register now for the next SCAS Webinar by Dr. Helen Tedds (recordings available). Webinars are FREE to SCAS members and £6.13 for non-members. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982348453...
Caring for the Unconventional: Exotic Pets, Policy, & Welfare Vulnerability
Dr. Helen Tedds
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When faced with homelessness many face an impossible choice: accept a bed and give up their companion or stay outside so they can stay together. Most choose the streets. Street Paws aims to change that. Please help by signing the petition! streetpaws.org.uk/campaign
2026 Campaign — Street Paws
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