Authors are invited to submit articles for the special edition of the Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin on pertinent aspects of hospice/palliative care, euthanasia, or grief/loss related to companion animals.
Continue reading2021 SCAS Conference Poster Winner – Dr Helen Lewis
Congratulations to Dr Helen Lewis from Swansea University, who was the winner of the poster competition at this year’s SCAS Conference.
Dr Lewis’ poster looked at the inclusion of classroom pets (particularly the involvement of dogs) in schools from countries across the world.
Continue readingWorld Heart Day: 29 September 2021

29 September 2021 is World Heart Day! The goal of #WorldHeartDay is to improve awareness, prevention, and management of cardiovascular disease globally.
Continue reading2021 SCAS Conference convenes record number of AAI researchers and practitioners from across the globe
We are delighted to announce a record-breaking attendance at our 2021 conference, held online on Sunday 19 September,
Attendees from over twelve countries including the UK, USA, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, Estonia, the Philippines, India, Mexico, Mauritius, Germany, Nigeria and Ghana participated in the virtual event, learning about new research and programmatic advances in key areas of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI).

SCAS trustees speaking at the IAHAIO Online Conference (25-26 Sept)

SCAS trustees, Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod and Dr. Sandra McCune, will be presenting at the IAHAIO online conference this weekend (25-26 September 2021):
Human-animal interactions: Conversations and connections in a changed world
Continue readingNew postgraduate course in Human-Animal Interactions!

A new opportunity for students and professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise in Human-Animal Interaction studies!
Postgraduate Certificate & Master of Arts Degree (MA) in Professional Development in Human-Animal Interactions (via distance learning).
Continue readingHappy International Dog Day!

Online panel featuring leading experts in animal behaviour and dog cognition

The hour-long event will cover human-dog interaction issues from both ends of the leash – including examining our role in the wolf domestication process, requiring dog consent for participation in studies, and ways to improve the lives of both dogs and humans.
Tune In and Help Us Promote a Special Animal Matters Panel on Saturday 21 August at 12PM PT (8 pm UK time)
Annenberg PetSpace is hosting a special panel discussion with Alexandra Horowitz, Evan MacLean, Sandra McCune and James Serpell. Moderated by Patrick Flynn, the hour-long online discussion will cover a variety of topics from the Frontiers Research Topic, Our Canine Connection: The History, Benefits and Future of Human-Dog Interactions.
Celebrate International Cat Day: 8 August 2021
What is International Cat Day?

#InternationalCatDay a full 24 hours of recognition and veneration of one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved pets.
International Cat Care is the custodian of International Cat Day, an organisation that works internationally to improve cat welfare through collation and promotion of evidence-based research into feline physical and mental wellbeing.
Read more about cats, how to care for cats, and how you and your cat can celebrate #InternationalCatDay:
Continue readingISAZ members get a £10 discount off registration for the SCAS 2021 Conference!

The SCAS 2021 Virtual Conference ‘Animal-Assisted Interventions: Research meets Practice’ is coming up, and all ISAZ members get a £10 discount off registration costs! (members contact ISAZ for promo code).