SCAS supports evidence-based research into the human-pet bond via our grants & dissemination of findings and resources. You can support our efforts by becoming a SCAS member (£25 or £15 student), as well as enjoying additional benefits): scas.org.uk/get-involved/m…
#NationalPetMonth

The AD ASTRA team are seeking people with relevant expertise to take part in a survey. This will help them reach an agreement on guidelines to help researchers design dog-assisted intervention research and report their findings to a high standard. adastra-research.co.uk

Dogs trained to detect trauma stress by smelling humans’ breath! In a new study published in Frontiers, scientists were able to train dogs to recognize stress cues on the breath of humans who had been reflecting on their past traumatic experiences.

frontiersin.org/news/2024/03/2…

Next SCAS Webinar by Dr Ana Maria Barcelos 'Pet-related activities/events that affect owners' well-being. A science-based approach to improve human well-being through pet ownership' Tue 9th Apr, 7-8pm. Recording is available .eventbrite.co.uk/e/pet-related-… @Eventbrite

Volunteer Opportunities with SCAS Board of Trustees: SCAS is seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees in key roles crucial to our mission. More information here: scas.org.uk/volunteer-oppo…

We would love to hear from some more NON-PET OWNERS about their experience of self harm!

Our survey is available now and open to all of those in the UK, aged 16-24, with experience of self harm: qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9A…

#sh #mentalhealth

SCAS Helen Brooks Camhelions @ alder hey 💛💚

Wonderful to see SCAS-funding research represented at #ISAZ2024 ! International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Don’t forget that applications for the next round of SCAS-funding closes soon! (31 Mar 2024).
scas.org.uk/home/scas-fund…

Postdoctoral research position at Virginia Tech, USA, in companion animal behaviour, training, and welfare.
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Bookmark our page for more career news: scas.org.uk/career-trainin…

Delighted that so many of us are presenting talks at #ISAZ2024 on contemporary canine welfare topics.
Dr Rowena Packer Zoe Belshaw Bree Merritt International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Battersea SCAS

Researcher studying cat-human interactions, or a student interested in cat behaviour? Join e-CATT for their inaugural Critical Cat Café =^_^= and meet special guest Prof. Dennis Turner. Tue, 16 Apr (13:00-14:30 UTC) Registration is FREE (but no recording).
catacademicthinktankorg.wordpress.com/the-critical-c…

Only 2 weeks left to submit an application for SCAS Research Funding into the human-companion animal bond
DEADLINE 31 March 2024
scas.org.uk/home/scas-fund…
#companionanimals #researchfunding #HAI #anthrozoology #humananimalbond #researchgrants

WSU human-animal bond researcher & counselor, Prof. Phyllis Erdman, to give the2024 Bustad Lecture (hybrid). Phyllis Erdman will discuss the human-animal bond’s role in veterinary education. Friday 22 March at 5 p.m (UTC-7):
news.wsu.edu/news/2024/03/1…

Pets, mental health and self harm - is there a link?

We're recruiting 16-24 year olds in the UK, who have experience of self harm.

Survey available now: qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9A…

SCAS Helen Brooks PhD Voice - Independently Run