Animal Assisted Interventions Webinar Series - Human-Animal Interaction Thu, Dec 11, 2025 MST @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - The Science and Ethics of Sentience: Shaping the Future of Animal-Assisted Services This panel brings together leading experts in Human–Animal Interaction (...

The Science and Ethics of Sentience: Shaping the Future of Animal-Assisted Services. Dec 11, 1-3 PM Mountain Time
From the Human Animal Interaction (HAI) Division of the American Psychological Association
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2025 SCAS Virtual Conference Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals

5 days till #SCAS2025 (19 October). Online. Recordings available. Check out our great line up of speakers. Registration still open:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2025 SCAS Virtual Conference Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals

ENDS TODAY (1 Oct at midnight UK time). Last chance to claim an early-bird discount to attend the annual (virtual) SCAS Conference:
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2025 SCAS Virtual Conference Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals

Those waiting on SCAS membership confirmation are welcome to registered members for our (online) conference. Programme includes Dr. Zenithson Ng & Dr. Aubrey Fine! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362302446...
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Registration Form for AASI In-Person Regional Workshop (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK) 20-21 September 2025 - Animal Assisted Services International Registration Form for AASI In-Person Regional Workshop (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK) 20-21 September 2025 Animal Assisted Services International (AASI) Regional In-Person Workshop at Dogs for Good (Banbu...

Animal Assisted Services International (AASI) Regional In-Person Workshop at Dogs for Good (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK) on 20-21 September 2025. Ideal for practitioners of AAS – Limited spots available. Register now!
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Do cats make good therapy animals? The new trend showing felines may be more complicated than we realise Therapy dogs aren’t for everyone.

Dogs might be the traditional therapy animal, but some cats with the right temperament & training can offer something different and may particularly benefit cat lovers or those who prefer a 1-to-1 therapeutic encounter.
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Effect of pet therapy on sleep and life quality of elderly individuals In this study, pet therapy was determined to significantly improve the sleep and life quality of elderly individuals living in a nursing home.

New article out today on the effects of animal visiting on sleep and quality of life in older adults in nursing homes in Turkey.

I do wish they wouldn't use the language of #pettherapy, but it's still good data.

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