Our Chairman, Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod, will give the keynote address, representing SCAS. This is an in-person conference and SCAS members will be welcome. Places are limited.
Continue readingZoe Belshaw will present research from a 2022 SCAS-funded project (PI, Rowena Packer)
“Did Living With a Puppy Acquired During 2019, 2020 or 2021 Positively or Negatively Impact the Mental Health of UK Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic?” at the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) 2024 Conference.
SCAS Code of Practice: Moving Towards a UK Consensus for Minimum Standards in Animal Assisted Interventions
Together with past SCAS Trustee, Vangelis Diamantakos, Liz Omerod (SCAS Chairman) will lead a 3-hour workshop, advocating for minimum global standards in Animal Assisted Services at the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Conference at Hartpury University, UK (28-30 June, 2024). Joined by invited speakers, Prof Marie Jose Enders Slegers, Dr Anne McBride, Tim Stafford and Seline Gibson, the workshop includes breakout groups in which delegates will share their views and experiences. The information collated during the workshop will be considered for inclusion in updating the SCAS Code of Practice.
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As Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 (13–19 May) kicks off, with a theme of ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’, Dr Émilie Crossley from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) explores how dog walking can help us to move more and feel better.
Continue readingSCAS members receive a 50% discount to attend this wonderful lecture at the Hartpury University campus, which is scheduled for the evening before the ISAZ conference the university is hosting this year! Wednesday 26th June, 6.30pm
To benefit from this and similar discounts and other benefits, join SCAS for only £25 per year (or our special student rate of only £15)!
Dr Aubrey Fine (Editor of the first 6 editions of Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy and many other great books) will be ‘launching’ Hartpury’s new Master’s programme in Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy, and sharing his journey through Animal Assisted Services.
See the link for tickets:
https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/events/aubrey-fine-lecture-animal-masters-launch-event
The Society for Companion Animal Studies have released a statement in response to learning that some landlords, including social landlords are considering requiring tenants to relinquish XL bully dogs.
Have you ever wondered who is behind SCAS’s social media posts, website updates, and emails? The Communications Team is a group of dedicated individuals who bring diverse skills and experience, while all sharing the same passion for the human–companion animal bond.
As part of our efforts to deliver our ambitious communications plan, we recently welcomed three new volunteers to the team: ParizadBaria-Unwalla, Émilie Crossley, and Lori Hoy.
Get ready to meet the people driving our communication efforts forward!
Continue readingThe theme for National Gardening Week 2024 (29 April–5 May) is ‘Knowledge is Flower.’ All week, experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be on hand myth-busting, debunking and demystifying the wonderful world of gardening.
Dr Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS discusses potential risks to be aware of and ways to ensure gardens are safe for our pets.
Continue readingAs part of the National Pet Month celebrations, Parizad from SCAS (Society for Companion Animal Studies) shares personal insights and presents research-backed findings on the many benefits of pet companionship.
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