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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · 12h

10 days till #SCAS2025 (19 Oct, Online). 3rd session of the day is ‘Animals as members of the classroom’, led by Prof. Helen Lewis & Prof. Kerstin Meints. See link for full programme. Recordings available.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · 1d

11 days till #SCAS2025 (19 Oct). Session 3 w/ Rebecca Stephens & Lisa Wiborg: Veterinary Social Work: A New Approach to Honouring the Human-Animal Bond. Recordings available to registered participants.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-scas-...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #VeterinarySocialWork

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · 2d

12 days till #SCAS2025 (19 Oct). 2nd session led by Sarah Urwin & Angela Barker: Ethical considerations & practical applications of working with animals therapeutically. Recordings available to all registered participants.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-scas-...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted

Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · 8d

ENDS TODAY (1 Oct at midnight UK time). Last chance to claim an early-bird discount to attend the annual (virtual) SCAS Conference:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-scas-...
#scas2025 #animalassistedservices #animalassistedtherapy #companionanimals

2025 SCAS Virtual Conference

Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · 18d

Vet Times has written about tye upcoming SCAS webinar w/James Serpell, emeritus professor of animal welfare.
Still a few spaces left! Free to SCAS members, & small fee for non-members. Recording available. Sept 24. Register via Eventbrite www.scas.org.uk/webinars
www.vettimes.com/news/vet-nur...

Behaviour webinar to feature leading US speaker

James Serpell, emeritus professor of animal welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, is hosting the Society for Companion Animal Studies session.

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join our webinar by James Serpell “Ethology by Proxy: Using Citizen Science to Study Dog Behavior”. Recording available to registered participants. Webinars FREE for SCAS members & small fee for non-members. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ethology-b...
#CanineBehaviour #DogBehaviour #Ethology #DogEthology

Ethology by Proxy: Using Citizen Science to Study Dog Behavior

Presenter: Professor James A. Serpell, Emeritus Professor of Animal Welfare, University of Pennsylvania

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Sep 3

Register now to claim an early-bird discount and join SCAS to claim the member rate (please enrol as a member while we process your membership):
www.scas.org.uk/conference

#SCAS2025 #AAS #AnimalAssistedService #TherapyAnimals #CompanionAnimal

Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Sep 3

Register now to claim an early-bird discount and join SCAS to claim the member rate (please enrol as a member while we process your membership):
www.scas.org.uk/conference

#SCAS2025 #AAS #AnimalAssistedService #TherapyAnimals #CompanionAnimal

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Sep 1

Deadline for the early bird rates has been extended to mid September (or until sold out!)

Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 31

Those waiting on SCAS membership confirmation are welcome to registered members for our (online) conference. Programme includes Dr. Zenithson Ng & Dr. Aubrey Fine! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#SCAS2025 #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices #CompanionAnimals #Pets #HumanAnimalBond

2025 SCAS Virtual Conference

Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 31

Those waiting on SCAS membership confirmation are welcome to registered members for our (online) conference. Programme includes Dr. Zenithson Ng & Dr. Aubrey Fine! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#SCAS2025 #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices #CompanionAnimals #Pets #HumanAnimalBond

2025 SCAS Virtual Conference

Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 28

28 Aug is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. SCAS recognises the importance of the human animal bond. To support our work, please consider joining our charitable organisation. www.scas.org.uk/blogs/the-ra...
#RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay #PetLoss

The Rainbow Bridge Poem — Society for Companion Animal Studies

By SCAS Chairperson, Dr Elizabeth Ormerod, BVMS CF The writer of the Rainbow Bridge poem was finally identified as Edna Clyne-Rekhy in 2023. Edna, a Scot from Inverness, wrote it following the death...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 23

SCAS in Amsterdam for the @IahaioAdmin Conference! This morning SCAS trustees Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod & Dr. Clare Thomas-Pino led a collaborative workshop on the SCAS Practice in AAS. Update presented at our Online Conference: www.scas.org.uk/conference
#iahaioconference #scas2025

Register Now: SCAS 2025 Conference — Society for Companion Animal Studies

www.scas.org.uk

Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 20

🐾 Key findings from the Children & Pets Survey 2025 reveal:
• 65% live with a pet 🐶🐱
• 85–95% value pets’ welfare needs
• 76% have had a negative encounter with a pet
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#AnimalWelfare #PetEducation #ChildrenAndPets

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 19

Early bird registration rates end on 31 August!!
This event will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners from a range of professions who are involved in animal assisted services. #animalassited #AAS #SCAS2025
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 12

Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative 2025 Report: Explore the data, research, and reports that illuminate the path toward more pet-inclusive rental housing.
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#PetInclusiveHousing #PetFriendlyHousing #CompanionAnimals #Pets #PetsinHousing

Online Flipbook

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 11

New funding opportunity for a Master’s Degree by Research from the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and BSAVA PetSavers @thebsava
Up to £42,000 to cover a postgraduate student stipend at BBSRC standard rates, and a veterinary stipend can be requested
www.bsava.com/petsavers/ap...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 9

Yesterday was #InternationalCatDay but everyday should be a day to celebrate our feline friends!
In the first blog since launching our new website, Neha Arora discusses her experiences of living in different parts of the World with her beautiful cat Shiro! www.scas.org.uk/blogs/claws-...

Claws, Contracts, and Cuddles: Travelling the World with a Cat — Society for Companion Animal Studies

By SCAS Communications Officer, Neha Arora On International Cat Day, Neha Arora from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) shares her personal journey of relocating internationally with h...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 8

CNN published an article covering an increase in pet surrenders that discussed housing issues: edition.cnn.com/2025/07/27/e...
#PetFriendlyHousing #HumanAnimalBond #CompanionAnimals #PetsinHousing

A heartbreaking economic indicator: More people are giving up their pets | CNN Business

In recent months, animal rescues and shelters across the country are reporting sharp increases in animals being surrendered, with several of those organizations telling CNN that financial hardship was...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 7

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SCAS unveils new logo and website | Pet Business World

The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) has launched a new brand identity and website. SCAS was established in 1979 to promote the study of human–companion animal interactions and raise awaren...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Aug 5

We’ve got a new look! SCAS has a brand new logo and website—our first major update in over a decade! Visit our new website and see what’s new: scas.org.uk
#SCAS #HumanAnimalBond #OneHealthOneWelfare #NewLookSameMission

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Jul 29

Animal Assisted Services International (AASI) Regional In-Person Workshop at Dogs for Good (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK) on 20-21 September 2025. Ideal for practitioners of AAS – Limited spots available. Register now!
aas-int.org/regionaluk20...
#AAS #AnimalAssistedServices

Registration Form for AASI In-Person Regional Workshop (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK) 20-21 September 2025 - Animal Assisted Services International

Registration Form for AASI In-Person Regional Workshop (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK) 20-21 September 2025 Animal Assisted Services International (AASI) Regional In-Person Workshop at Dogs for Good (Banbu...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Jul 25

Check out the latest episode from @anthrozoopod.bsky.social! And listen to SCAS Chair, Dr Elizabeth Ormerod, talk about bond-centred practice and community outreach

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#Anthrozoology #BondCentredPractice #HumanAnimalBond #CompanionAnimals

Ep 43: Bond-Centred Practice & Community

In this episode, we speak with Dr Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS, veterinary surgeon and chair of the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS). Dr Ormerod discusses her long-standing work integrating veter...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Jul 4

Interested in learning more about the human-animal bond? The MA in #Anthrozoology can be completed FT or PT via distance learning. Perfect for anyone who cannot relocate or needs to study around other commitments!
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgr...

Anthrozoology MA | Postgraduate Taught | University of Exeter

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Jun 30

Admission to the Master's degree program "Ethology & Human-Animal Interaction" (in English), hosted by the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania, starts on 1st of July (online and/or onsite).
More details here: admitere.usamvcluj.ro/internationa...

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Society for Companion Animal Studies @scas1979.bsky.social · Jun 27

Animal abuse & domestic violence are not easy subjects, but important we are aware of the signs. An important topic that is relevant to a wide audience. Recording available. #TheLink #HumanAnimalBond #DomesticViolence #AnimalAbuse #AnimalCrueltyPrevention

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The "Dark" Side of the Human-Animal Bond

Presenter: Phil Arkow

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