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Membership

SCAS members play a vital role in furthering the work of the charity and anyone interested in the human-companion relationship is encouraged to become a member.

Membership comprises both interested members of the public and professionals from a wide range of disciplines including doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, health educators, social workers, occupational therapists, veterinary surgeons, zoologists, ethologists, animal trainers, breeders and journalists.

We currently have over 500 members based in the UK and a growing international membership.

Benefits of membership

By joining SCAS, you will:

• Strengthen the growing interest in the bond
• Have opportunities to exchange information with like-minded people
• Benefit from reduced rates for SCAS conferences and publications
• Have access to the SCAS reference library, including books on loan
• Receive the quarterly SCAS Journal, which includes up-to-date information on the latest research and human-companion animal bond programmes

You will also have the opportunity to lend your expertise and get involved in our work, in areas such as training, conferences and research.

SCAS membership subscription fees also provide a much-needed source of funding to support our activities.

To join SCAS, please complete our membership application form.