Working with others
SCAS recognises the importance of working with organisations that share similar aims.
SCAS is one of seven founder members of IAHAIO (International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organisations) which was set up in 1990. IAHAIO sponsors international conferences, monitors and co-ordinates research programmes and grants awards for outstanding projects. IAHAIO is now recognised as a working partner of the World Health Organisation.Through IAHAIO, SCAS is able to access research and activities on the human-companion animal bond internationally.
SCAS is represented on:
SCAS is also a member of the following organisations:
- International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ)
- Pet Health Council (PHC)
- Delta Society
- The Latham Foundation
- The Links Group
SCAS has international links with colleagues from many countries who are at the cutting edge of work in relation to the human-companion animal bond.