SCAS is an education charity working to support and promote the health and social benefits of interactions between people and companion animals.
"Introduction to AAI" now open for applications
2012 dates for the highly anticipated Introduction to Animal-Assisted Interventions course have been confirmed for January, April and September. The course, developed as an introduction to the key concepts underlying animal-assisted interventions (AAI) is now open for applications.
Member-only area
Whether you have a personal or professional interest in the human-companion animal bond, you'll find a wealth of information and expertise right here at your fingertips.
Training and events
SCAS offers training and events covering subjects such as Animal-Assisted Interventions, Pet Bereavement Support and Practical Training for Therapy Dogs. Visit our training pages to find out more.
Pets for Life campaign
We're working hard to ensure that UK housing providers implement responsible pet policies that enable older people to make an informed choice about their future, and that of their companion animal.
Coping with pet loss
The Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS), jointly run by SCAS and The Blue Cross is there to offer support to anyone suffering from the loss of a pet. Losing a pet of any kind can be a lonely experience. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who understands these feelings. All calls and emails are confidential and the service is free of charge.
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Resources & publications
Winter 2011 SCAS Journal out now
The Winter 2011 SCAS Journal is now available to view online, along with archive issues, in our members' area. Full details of all our publications can be found here.
SCAS Annual Review
Download our latest Annual Review to read about SCAS activities and achievements over the past year, plus find key facts and figures.