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Reduced rate for SCAS members to attend Dr. Aubrey Fine lecture at Hartpury!

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SCAS members receive a 50% discount to attend this wonderful lecture at the Hartpury University campus, which is scheduled for the evening before the ISAZ conference the university is hosting this year! Wednesday 26th June, 6.30pm

To benefit from this and similar discounts and other benefits, join SCAS for only £25 per year (or our special student rate of only £15)!

Dr Aubrey Fine (Editor of the first 6 editions of Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy and many other great books) will be ‘launching’ Hartpury’s new Master’s programme in Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy, and sharing his journey through Animal Assisted Services.

See the link for tickets:

https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/events/aubrey-fine-lecture-animal-masters-launch-event

Meet the Communications Team

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Have you ever wondered who is behind SCAS’s social media posts, website updates, and emails? The Communications Team is a group of dedicated individuals who bring diverse skills and experience, while all sharing the same passion for the human–companion animal bond.

As part of our efforts to deliver our ambitious communications plan, we recently welcomed three new volunteers to the team: ParizadBaria-Unwalla, Émilie Crossley, and Lori Hoy.

Get ready to meet the people driving our communication efforts forward!

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Knowledge is Flower: Garden Safety for Pets

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The theme for National Gardening Week 2024 (29 April–5 May) is ‘Knowledge is Flower.’ All week, experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be on hand myth-busting, debunking and demystifying the wonderful world of gardening.

Dr Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS discusses potential risks to be aware of and ways to ensure gardens are safe for our pets.

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Volunteer Opportunities with SCAS  Board of Trustees

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SCAS is seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees in key roles crucial to our mission. We are specifically looking for volunteers who are passionate about our cause and possess the skills and attributes necessary to contribute to the strategic direction, fundraising efforts, and general administration of the charity.

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Reclaiming the “crazy cat lady” trope on International Women’s Day!

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8 March 2024 is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity and inclusion.

Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) celebrates women and their cats on International Women’s Day!

Kris playing with some cat friends!
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SCAS-funded research on “Young adults’ views on the mechanisms underpinning the impact of pets on symptoms of anxiety and depression” published in Frontiers in Psychiatry

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Roxanne Hawkins, Chih-Hsin Kuo, and Charlotte Robinson have just published findings from their SCAS-funded research in Frontiers in Psychiatry. The peer-reviewed manuscript, “Young adults’ views on the mechanisms underpinning the impact of pets on symptoms of anxiety and depression” is open access and can be downloaded here.

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Love me? Love my pets! Avoid toxic bouquets this Valentine’s Day

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Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) advises suitors this Valentine’s Day (and any day!) to be mindful of their love’s beloved pets.

(Roses are safe for cats & dogs!!)

Avoid heartache this Valentine’s Day by ensuring the flowers you send your loved one are not dangerous to any of their companion animals.

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