CFP & Awards for the 32nd International Society for Anthrozoology Conference (ISAZ), 15-18 June 2023

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Hosted by University of Edinburgh, Scotland. The theme for ISAZ 2023 is Anthrozoology: The Spectrum of Human-Animal Interactions and Relationships.

Call for papers (CFP): Submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation, symposium, or workshop before 1 Feb 2023 here.

ISAZ is offering several merit-based awards of 1 yr membership & $250 in travel reimbursement to attend ISAZ2023:

  • Martha Bryant Student Travel Award
  • Penny L. Bernstein Human-Cat Interaction Student Travel Award
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award

Application deadline for the awards is 1 Feb 2023. Click here for more info.

Five Festive tips for a happy cat this Christmas

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A Katzenworld Blog by SCAS Trustee, Dr. Sandra McCune.

Do you love the excitement, fun and busyness of Christmas? Or does it make you want to retreat under a duvet until it’s all over? Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, but it can also be stressful. It’s not just people that can get stressed at Christmas but also our companion animals. Here are 5 tips to ensure this Christmas is a happy one for you and your pet.

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8 November 2022 is International Human Animal Bond Day!

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#IHABDay #HABA #HumanAnimalBond

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:

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Pet-Inclusive Housing Report

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Pets 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.

Pet-Friendly Policy: Please sign the Battersea Pledge

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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.

Vettimes article about the 2022 SCAS Conference

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An 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:

Address landlord concerns to retain pet ownership – SCAS

If you missed the conference, a recording can be purchased by contacting scasinbox@gmail.com