About us
The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) was established over 25 years ago to promote the study of human-companion animal interactions and raise awareness of the importance of pets in society.
It is now the leading human-companion animal bond organisation in the UK and offers information, education, training and research services to pet owners and people from a range of disciplines.
History
It was in Dundee in 1979 that a small group of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and veterinary surgeons founded SCAS, by setting up the Society to promote awareness and understanding of human - companion animal relationships.
We have come a long way in 25 years and have established ourselves as a reputable, leading authority on the human-companion animal bond in the UK. We are an incorporated registered charity and now a private limited company with over 500 members, some of whom span the globe.
Since 2003, SCAS has worked in partnership with The Blue Cross animal welfare charity.
Guiding principles
The guiding principles of SCAS are:
- To advance the understanding of relationships between people and companion animals.
- To raise awareness of the human-companion animal bond by disseminating information about human-companion animal relationships.
- To promote the quality of life of people and companion animals by encouraging responsible attitudes.
- To raise awareness of the health and social benefits of companion animal ownership.
- To promote humane education, through the fostering of kindness, respect and empathy to humans and companion animals.