Society for Companion Animal Studies
@scas1979.bsky.social
SCAS was established in 1979 to promote the study of human-companion animal interactions and raise awareness of the importance of pets in society.
https://www.scas.org.uk/
https://www.scas.org.uk/
Dear SCAS members, the SCAS Autumn Newsletter was sent out recently via both MailChimp and bcc from [email protected]. Please check your junk mail and filters setting and let us know if you are still not receiving the Newsletter.
November 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Dear SCAS members, the SCAS Autumn Newsletter was sent out recently via both MailChimp and bcc from [email protected]. Please check your junk mail and filters setting and let us know if you are still not receiving the Newsletter.
Calling all HAI researchers & practitioners!
Tel Aviv University is hosting a two-day international virtual conference on reciprocal relationships in human–animal interaction, and they want to feature your work.
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Tel Aviv University is hosting a two-day international virtual conference on reciprocal relationships in human–animal interaction, and they want to feature your work.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1x3b...
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Calling all HAI researchers & practitioners!
Tel Aviv University is hosting a two-day international virtual conference on reciprocal relationships in human–animal interaction, and they want to feature your work.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1x3b...
Tel Aviv University is hosting a two-day international virtual conference on reciprocal relationships in human–animal interaction, and they want to feature your work.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1x3b...
For the final presentation of the day, we are delighted to welcome Aubrey Fine’s to share his insights into ‘The Welfare of Animals in Animal assisted therapy’ #SCAS2025
October 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
For the final presentation of the day, we are delighted to welcome Aubrey Fine’s to share his insights into ‘The Welfare of Animals in Animal assisted therapy’ #SCAS2025
Clare Thomas-Pino will now discuss ‘Applying the SCAS code of Practice’ #SCAS2025 Visit our website to learn more about the SCAS Code of Practice for Animal Assisted Services. www.scas.org.uk/key-initiati...
October 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Clare Thomas-Pino will now discuss ‘Applying the SCAS code of Practice’ #SCAS2025 Visit our website to learn more about the SCAS Code of Practice for Animal Assisted Services. www.scas.org.uk/key-initiati...
Up next is Rebecca Stephens & Lisa Wiborg’s presentation ‘Veterinary Social Work: A New Approach to Honouring the Human-Animal Bond’ #SCAS2025
October 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Up next is Rebecca Stephens & Lisa Wiborg’s presentation ‘Veterinary Social Work: A New Approach to Honouring the Human-Animal Bond’ #SCAS2025
After the break Sarah Urwin & Angela Barker will discuss ‘Ethical considerations & practical applications of working with animals’ #SCAS2025
October 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
After the break Sarah Urwin & Angela Barker will discuss ‘Ethical considerations & practical applications of working with animals’ #SCAS2025
Only 8 days till #SCAS2025. Includes Dr Aubrey Fine discussing ‘The Welfare of Animals in Animal Assisted Therapy.’ See link for full programme. Recordings available to all registered participants.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
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#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
October 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Only 8 days till #SCAS2025. Includes Dr Aubrey Fine discussing ‘The Welfare of Animals in Animal Assisted Therapy.’ See link for full programme. Recordings available to all registered participants.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
Only 9 days till #SCAS2025 (19 Oct). Our 5th session of the day is about ‘Applying the SCAS code of Practice’, led by Dr Clare Thomas-Pino. See link for full programme. Recordings available.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#SCAS2025 #CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
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#SCAS2025 #CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
October 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Only 9 days till #SCAS2025 (19 Oct). Our 5th session of the day is about ‘Applying the SCAS code of Practice’, led by Dr Clare Thomas-Pino. See link for full programme. Recordings available.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#SCAS2025 #CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#SCAS2025 #CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
October 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #AnimalAssistedServices
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-scas-...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #VeterinarySocialWork
October 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-scas-...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted #VeterinarySocialWork
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
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#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted
October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-scas-...
#CompanionAnimals #AnimalAssisted
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
www.scas.org.uk/conference
#SCAS2025 #AAS #AnimalAssistedService #TherapyAnimals #CompanionAnimal
September 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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
www.scas.org.uk/conference
#SCAS2025 #AAS #AnimalAssistedService #TherapyAnimals #CompanionAnimal
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
www.scas.org.uk/conference
#SCAS2025 #AAS #AnimalAssistedService #TherapyAnimals #CompanionAnimal
September 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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
www.scas.org.uk/conference
#SCAS2025 #AAS #AnimalAssistedService #TherapyAnimals #CompanionAnimal
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...
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...
August 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
August 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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...
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...
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
#SCAS #HumanAnimalBond #OneHealthOneWelfare #NewLookSameMission
August 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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
#SCAS #HumanAnimalBond #OneHealthOneWelfare #NewLookSameMission
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...
More details here: admitere.usamvcluj.ro/internationa...
June 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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...
More details here: admitere.usamvcluj.ro/internationa...
Do you have a cat aged 8 years or over? If so, please help by participating in an online questionnaire study looking at dementia in older cats.
The survey should take no longer than 10mins to complete and can be accessed via the QR code.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
The survey should take no longer than 10mins to complete and can be accessed via the QR code.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
June 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Do you have a cat aged 8 years or over? If so, please help by participating in an online questionnaire study looking at dementia in older cats.
The survey should take no longer than 10mins to complete and can be accessed via the QR code.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
The survey should take no longer than 10mins to complete and can be accessed via the QR code.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
**Please Share**
SCAS member Emily Witter is recruiting for participants for their thesis in Clinical Animal Behaviour at University of Lincoln
✅🔊You'll need to have sound on
✅Must be over the age of 18
You don't need to own a dog!
Link to questionnaire:
unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
SCAS member Emily Witter is recruiting for participants for their thesis in Clinical Animal Behaviour at University of Lincoln
✅🔊You'll need to have sound on
✅Must be over the age of 18
You don't need to own a dog!
Link to questionnaire:
unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
June 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
**Please Share**
SCAS member Emily Witter is recruiting for participants for their thesis in Clinical Animal Behaviour at University of Lincoln
✅🔊You'll need to have sound on
✅Must be over the age of 18
You don't need to own a dog!
Link to questionnaire:
unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
SCAS member Emily Witter is recruiting for participants for their thesis in Clinical Animal Behaviour at University of Lincoln
✅🔊You'll need to have sound on
✅Must be over the age of 18
You don't need to own a dog!
Link to questionnaire:
unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
Join Us for an Inspiring Conference Exploring the Power of the Human–Animal Bond! Reduced tickets for SCAS members AND early bird rates (until sold out).
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
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May 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Join Us for an Inspiring Conference Exploring the Power of the Human–Animal Bond! Reduced tickets for SCAS members AND early bird rates (until sold out).
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
The SCAS Spring Newsletter has been sent to all members. Please check your inboxes (or spam folder).
May 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The SCAS Spring Newsletter has been sent to all members. Please check your inboxes (or spam folder).
To apply please send your CV & cover letter to Victoria Turner, SCAS Administrator, by email to [email protected], with the header: “Comms Officer Application". Closing date 30 April 2025. Full role descriptions here:
• drive.google.com/file/d/1u9Yc...
• drive.google.com/file/d/188lO...
• drive.google.com/file/d/1u9Yc...
• drive.google.com/file/d/188lO...
April 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
To apply please send your CV & cover letter to Victoria Turner, SCAS Administrator, by email to [email protected], with the header: “Comms Officer Application". Closing date 30 April 2025. Full role descriptions here:
• drive.google.com/file/d/1u9Yc...
• drive.google.com/file/d/188lO...
• drive.google.com/file/d/1u9Yc...
• drive.google.com/file/d/188lO...
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Apologises, our website is very out of date. However, our volunteers are working hard to build a brand-new website. For now, if you experience issues accessing any of our pages so you can try the “refresh” button.
April 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
You may be experiencing problems logging into our SCAS webpages!
Apologises, our website is very out of date. However, our volunteers are working hard to build a brand-new website. For now, if you experience issues accessing any of our pages so you can try the “refresh” button.
Apologises, our website is very out of date. However, our volunteers are working hard to build a brand-new website. For now, if you experience issues accessing any of our pages so you can try the “refresh” button.