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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

Students (& recent graduates) of #Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies & related fields are invited to apply to present at the Anthrozoology as International Practice (AIP) 2026 Online Conference (4-5 Sept). Call for abstracts: anthrozoologyconference.com @aip_conference

Great postdoctoral opportunity to conduct dog assisted therapy research with Dr Elena Raschen at University of York, UK: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/resear…?

Did you know SCAS members are eligible for a discount to attend ISAZ2026? @ISAZOfficial offers a US$200 discount to attend the ISAZ 2026. isaz2026.com/registration SCAS members should have received an email with the promo code. If not, please contact info@scas.org.uk

Last chance to register (recordings available) for tomorrow’s webinar “Companion Rabbits: Scientific Insights into Behaviour, Welfare, and the Owner–Rabbit Relations” by Dr. Carol Tinga. Webinars are FREE to SCAS members and £6.13 for non-members. eventbrite.co.uk/e/198607268787…

New EU framework on dog and cat welfare reaches the finish line today: eurogroupforanimals.org/news/new-eu-fr…

Call for papers for a special issue of the Journal of Public Health Research on ‘Companion Animals and Public Health: Reciprocal Relationships Beyond Anthropocentrism’ Submission deadline: September 30, 2026. journals.sagepub.com/topic/collecti…

New EU pet travel rules came into effect this week (22 April 2026) that cover how British residents can travel to the EU with their pets. Read more here: mrcvs.co.uk/en/news/24924/…

Society of Companion Animals (SCAS) invited to Speak at Housing Studies Association (HSA) Annual Conference 2026 #HSA2026 scas.org.uk/blogs/society-…

Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place this week but it has nothing to do with avoiding dogs. It means awareness and safety, and for SCAS it also means safe interaction. #PreventDogBites scas.org.uk/blogs/bite-pre…

The @ISAZOfficial PJ-Hart Student Scholar Award is named in honor of Dr. Aubrey Fine’s therapy dogs, PJ and Hart, recognizes a student for their commitment to scholarship in human-animal interaction and animal-assisted intervention. Deadline April 30. t.e2ma.net/click/bz2jes/n…

Read the Latest SCAS Research Summary by Dr. Lori Hoy: (Self-)caring with Companion Animals – How Animals Shape Rest and Relaxation. Study by McGlacken Ashall 2025. scas.org.uk/blogs/research…

Last chance to register! (closes tomorrow - 8 Apr at noon UK time). FREE. Recording available. eventbrite.co.uk/e/198603429503…

You are not going to want to miss the next SCAS Webinar: An interview with James Serpell by Sandra McCune. FREE to EVERYONE. Recordings available to registered participants. eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflections-…

Greyhound racing is officially banned in Wales! The Senedd voted in favour of a Bill that will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales. A transition period to allow the industry to wind down responsibly, strengthen rehoming arrangements for retired greyhounds. media.service.gov.wales/news/the-sened…

Please consider signing this petition to allow pets to travel with UK citizens during emergency evacuations (as other countries have done): change.org/p/allow-pets-t…

Registration open for our May Webinar, "Companion Rabbits: Scientific Insights into Behaviour, Welfare, and the Owner–Rabbit Relations" with Dr. Carol Tinga. Free for members, and a small fee (£6.15) for non-members. Recording available. 🐇🐇🐇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/198607268787…

A thoughtful article written by Harry Eckman: …malservicesprofessionals.substack.com/p/the-things-p…

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…