Scott Patterson from the podcast ‘Amenitize or Die’ talks with Judy Bellack of Michelson Found Animals Foundation. In this episode, Judy breaks down why pet inclusivity is valuable to renters and owners, misconceptions about pet ownership, and what Michelson Found Animals Foundation is doing to help.
Check out this month’s SCAS-authored blog on Katzenworld for Some Late Autumn Thoughts About pet cat Environmental Enrichment by Vangelis Diamantakos.
The International HAB Day is a joint effort between the Human Animal Bond Association in the United States and the Society of Companion Animal Studies in the United Kingdom.
The Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) is a group of like-minded people who care for other animals. HABA’s mission is to advocate, celebrate and educate about our connection with the natural world including our companion animals and why that’s important to all of us.
Listen to Dr Elizabeth Ormerod talk about the human-animal bond in her introduction to the SCAS2022 conference:
Continue readingPets and people belong together – no matter where they live! This is a sentiment shared by SCAS, for whom Pets in Housing remains a priority and was the topic of this year’s conference.
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Report, published by the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, is a valuable new resource that provides data and market-based solutions for renters, landlords, and others seeking to help keep pets and people together.
Download the Pet-Inclusive Housing Report.
Many people are suffering needlessly when forced to choose between finding rental housing and keeping their companion animal. SCAS has supported its partner, Battersea, by signing their pledge to help show that renters want and deserve to experience the joys of pet ownership.
We encourage all SCAS members to also sign this pledge as individuals – you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3B9fJpz.
In a Halloween-themed blog for Katzenworld, Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) discusses the importance of recognising feline body language.
On One Health Day, 3 November 2022, our webinar will be delivered by People and Animals.
Continue readingAn article has been published in the recent issue of Vettimes about the annual SCAS conference on Pets in Housing. Written by John Bonner, the article summarises some of the key points from the event and highlights the importance of keeping pets and people together. You can read the article here:
If you missed the conference, a recording can be purchased by contacting scasinbox@gmail.com
The Society for Companion Animal Studies’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place online on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 7pm (UK time). All SCAS members are welcome to attend; a link and documents will be sent out ahead of the event.
Continue readingFriday, April 28 – Saturday, April 29, 2023
Hosted by The Sam and Myra Ross Institute. In Partnership with University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and the Institute for Human-Animal Connection