We are so pleased to share the wonderful news that SCAS Trustee Lesley Winton, founder of Fostering Compassion, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for her services to animal welfare. We are all very proud of Lesley and delighted that her hard work has been recognised in this way, what a great start to 2022!
The International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations (IAHAIO) has developed international guidelines on the care, training, and welfare requirements for animal-assisted interventions.
Continue readingDr. Anastasia Stellato and Dr. Nathaniel Hall, in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University, are currently seeking a PhD student, with expected start date Fall 2022.
The successful applicant will join a research project to assess the influence of enrichment (e.g.,toys) on the behavior and welfare of domestic dogs. General responsibilities will include: organizing, coordinating and conducting experiments, coordinating with dog owners/shelters, supervising research assistants, data collection and management, data analyses, and manuscript writing
Green Chimneys is a multi-faceted nonprofit organization helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals and nature.
HABIC (Human-Animal Bond in Colorado) in the School of Social Work at Colorado State University seeks an Office Coordinator. This position will be a 12-month, full-time appointment.
Information about the position and application instructions can be found at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/95996
As part of a SCAS funded project, Zoei Sutton (Flinders University, AU) will be interviewing South Australian stakeholders (housing providers, tenancy advocates, and landlords) and tenants with pets.
The findings will be used to develop understandings of how key players navigate renting with pets in hostile policy contexts, and in doing so provide tips for those working in similar jurisdictions and inform potential improvements to current policy and practice.
To read more, click here.
The UK government drew up its compulsory microchipping plan after a sharp rise in pet thefts and lobbying by heartbroken owners, as well as rescue centres being overwhelmed with lost or unwanted pets.
Continue readingA charity based in Leamington Spa (UK) are recruiting a Canine Science Assistant to train puppies to be guide dogs for people with sight loss. The position is for 12 months and the salary is £23,173.
Applicants must have experience working with or handling animals as well as a degree in a science or animal behaviour related subject. Those without a relevant degree must have at least two years of experience working with animals.
The deadline for applications is Dec 5th 2021
Many researchers, and especially independent scholars and those in-between positions, have limited access to important research because many papers are stuck behind a paywall.
However, there is some good news regarding proposals to make scientific papers accessible to all. The UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO at its 41st session, in November 2021. Click here to read more.