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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

Today is World Story Telling Day (20 March). SCAS loves a good story! Read our new blog written by SCAS Communications Officer, Judith Bellingham on “Play and Creative Arts Therapist & Animal Assisted Services.” scas.org.uk/blogs/play-and…

Research Summary on “The Impact of Dog Ownership on Adolescent Well-Being via the Microbiome” written by SCAS Communications Volunteer Raghad Hussein scas.org.uk/blogs/65a51s37…

My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026. March 24–26. Online. Dedicated to increasing access to shelter and housing for people experiencing homelessness with companion animals. mydogismyhome.org/2026-conference

Over the past month, around 1,000 dogs have been illegally mass killed in the southern Indian state of Telangana. Please sign the petition to demand the government of India prioritize humane alternatives for population control: thepetitionsite.com/240/863/745/

Wonderful News! Minister Peacock to relaunch the Tackling Loneliness Hub -an online forum for people working on loneliness to share insights, research, and best practice. Companion animals play an essential role in alleviating loneliness for many too. tacklinglonelinesshub.org

Register now for the next SCAS Webinar by Dr. Helen Tedds (recordings available). Webinars are FREE to SCAS members and £6.13 for non-members. eventbrite.co.uk/e/198234845358…

When faced with homelessness many face an impossible choice: accept a bed and give up their companion or stay outside so they can stay together. Most choose the streets. Street Paws aims to change that. Please help by signing the petition! streetpaws.org.uk/campaign

The ICAM International Conference on Humane Dog & Cat Population Management is a free online event (8-12 June 2026). Call for abstracts is now open for 15-minute presentations: icam-coalition.org/conference-202…

The WALTHAM Foundationfunds research that seeks to make “A Better World for Pets”. Applications are now open for awards of up to £25,000. No national restrictions. Closing date: 31st March 2026. waltham.com/grants-awards

The call for applications for the 2026 round of SCAS-funded research projects open on 9 Feb, and the next SCAS Webinar will be invaluable to anyone considering applying. Recording available. FREE to non-members (our Webinars are always free to members). eventbrite.co.uk/e/197523674226…

This Webinar is FREE to non-members too (our Webinars are always free to members). We want to show off all the amazing results our grantees have been able to achieve. Pls. consider joining SCAS & supporting our continued efforts to fund excellent research. eventbrite.co.uk/e/197523674226…

Research related to in-classroom training of assistance dogs was supported by a 2024 student project awarded to Lindsey Person (supervised by Greg Elvers) who have recently published in the findings of their study in Animals (open access). doi.org/10.3390/ani152…

New paper based on research supported by a SCAS 2022 pump-priming grant awarded to Daniel Allen. Holdsworth et al. (2026) ‘(No) Pets on University Campuses: ‘Animaling’ Citizenship for Pet-Friendly Spaces’ The Geographical Journal e70062. doi.org/10.1111/geoj.7….

Missed the January SCAS Webinar, “What’s in it for the Dogs” by Dr. Ana Vieira de Castro? No worries! You can now purchase the recording for £5 by contacting info@scas.org.uk

The call for 2026 SCAS-funded projects opens soon. Sign up for the next SCAS Webinar to learn about SCAS-funded research - especially valuable to those considering submitting a proposal. Recordings available. Free to SCAS members & £6.13 for non-members.’ eventbrite.co.uk/e/scas-funded-…

Still time to register for the next SCAS webinar on 14 Jan (+ recording available)! SCAS Webinars are FREE to members (Annual membership is £25 and only £15 for students) and non-members can join for a small fee (£6.13). eventbrite.co.uk/e/197523648951…

Animals & Society Institute has closed, but their legacy lives on! Thank you ASI for all you have done to further human-animal studies. Initiatives implemented by ASI have been taken over by other organisations & resources remain freely available. animalsandsociety.org

The Netherlands have banned new ownership of Scottish Fold and Sphynx cats. As of 1 January 2026 it is illegal to breed, sell or buy one of these cats and those who are currently owned must be microchipped and cannot be shown at cat shows or events. uevp.fve.org/news/the-nethe…

Celebrating Success: A Year in Perspective at SCAS. 2025 has been an exciting year for SCAS, and we have big plans for 2026! scas.org.uk/blogs/celebrat… #SCAS #CompanionAnimals #Pets

Love dogs? Want to change lives? Paws for Progress is looking for a Youth Practitioner to co-deliver their rescue dog training programme at HMP & YOI Polmont. Salary: £26,865 FTE pro-rata Apply by 12 Jan '26 (may close early) goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP10…?